Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry with Ground Beef and Sesame
A quick stir-fry of savory ground beef and crisp-tender cauliflower rice flavored with garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame for a low-carb keto meal. This Asian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), cauliflower rice, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 (80% lean)
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz ground beef and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up meat with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Remove beef from the skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the skillet along with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 3 cups cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring frequently, and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender but still with some bite.
- Step 4: Return cooked beef to the skillet, add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, stir well to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.







