Cauliflower 'Rice' Stir-Fry with Beef and Broccoli
A low-carb stir-fry featuring ground beef, crisp broccoli, and cauliflower rice tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired one pot (low-carb, gluten-free) ready in about 27 minutes pairs ground beef, head riced cauliflower, chopped florets broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground beef
- 1 head riced cauliflower
- 2 cups chopped florets broccoli
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, for 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until bright green and slightly tender.
- Step 3: Stir in riced cauliflower, soy sauce, coconut aminos, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until cauliflower is tender but not mushy and sauce has thickened slightly.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cauliflower 'Rice' Stir-Fry with Beef and Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Cauliflower 'Rice' Stir-Fry with Beef and Broccoli?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cauliflower 'Rice' Stir-Fry with Beef and Broccoli?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cauliflower 'Rice' Stir-Fry with Beef and Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Cauliflower 'Rice' Stir-Fry with Beef and Broccoli low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better one pot dishes though.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better one pot dishes though.