Yay, another one-skillet speedy meal for the win! This Tex Mex Cauliflower Rice with Ground Beef is so flavorful and filling - your family will love it and they will never notice that's it low-carb.
1/2 head cauliflower, just about 4 cups of riced cauliflower, approx. 1 lb.
1lb.ground lean beef
1-2Tbs.olive oil
2-3 Tbs.taco seasoning (this seems like alot, but I find that it works well since this makes such a big batch)
1/2 - 1tsp.chipotle sauce, depending on how spicy you like it
1red bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, diced
1small yellow onion, diced
1jalapeno pepper, seeds and membranes removed, minced
10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, such as Rotel
1/2 cup broth
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro, optional, as a garnish
1/2 cup chipotle ranch dressing, optional, as a garnish
1cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional, as a garnish
Easy Guacamole
4nicely ripened avocados, flesh removed from skin
1 orange
1-2 tsp. chipotle sauce
5-6 Tbs.fire-roasted tomato salsa
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat a heavy-duty skillet over medium heat; add a good swish of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef to the skillet, sprinkling it with taco seasoning; add bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno; cook until vegetables are softened a bit and meat is cooked throughout, browned nicely, and no pink remains.
Add diced tomatoes, broth, and cauliflower to skillet; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Cover skillet and let mixture cook for additional 1-2 minutes to soften cauliflower; stir in chopped cilantro.
To serve, top cauliflower rice with chipotle ranch dressing, your favorite guacamole, shredded cheddar, plus more chopped cilantro, as desired.
Easy Guacamole
In a medium bowl, place avocado, mashing it a bit with a fork, leaving some chunks in tact. Stir in tomatoes and chipotle sauce; add a bit of orange juice and zest, stirring to combine to the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.