Description
This Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe is a flavorful, low-carb spin on traditional Mexican rice, combining lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and savory taco seasoning with nutritious cauliflower rice. It’s a quick and easy skillet meal perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, topped with melted cheddar cheese and customizable garnishes like sour cream and avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 1/3 lb ground beef (lean if you can find it)
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Seasoning and Liquids
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Other
- 16 ounces cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef and cook vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it is almost cooked through with just a little pink remaining. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, then continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened.
- Season the mixture: Stir in the taco seasoning, mixing well to incorporate the spices evenly. Taste the mixture and adjust by adding salt and pepper as desired to suit your preference.
- Add tomatoes and cauliflower rice: Add diced tomatoes and cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer to soften cauliflower: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes until the cauliflower rice softens and absorbs the flavors, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Melt the cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet contents and cover the pan. Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
- Serve with toppings: Remove from heat and serve hot. Top with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- To keep this dish lower in fat, opt for lean or extra-lean ground beef.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it suitable for vegetarians if you replace beef with plant-based protein.
- If preferred, use fresh cauliflower rice for better texture, but frozen works well too.
- Customize the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican Cauliflower Rice, low-carb Mexican recipe, ground beef cauliflower rice, healthy skillet dinner, taco seasoning rice dish
