Description
A quick, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring seasoned ground beef and cauliflower rice. This gluten-free, low-carb meal is kid-approved, takes only 20 minutes to make, and is perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) 80/20 lean ground beef
- 2 cups (300g) cauliflower rice (frozen or fresh)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup (120ml) plain unsweetened tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup (100g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Dice onion, mince garlic, measure taco seasoning, and grate cheese.
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break into small crumbles with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and liquid has evaporated (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
- Push beef to one side or make a well in the center. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Mix well, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes. Remove lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.
- Turn off heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover for 1 minute to melt cheese, then stir gently.
- Top with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Ensure taco seasoning is certified gluten-free as some brands use wheat flour as a thickener. For best melting results, grate cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese. If using fresh cauliflower rice, reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes. To prevent mushiness, ensure excess fat is drained from beef and cook cauliflower uncovered for the final minutes to evaporate moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
Keywords: gluten-free, ground beef, taco skillet, cauliflower rice, weeknight dinner, one-pan meal, low-carb, keto-friendly, quick dinner, family meals