Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry with Spicy Ground Beef
Ground beef stir-fried with cauliflower rice and vibrant spices for a quick, hearty keto-friendly meal. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, cauliflower rice, red bell pepper 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 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
- 1 lb (85% lean) ground beef
- 4 cups (about 1 medium head processed) cauliflower rice
- 1 small, diced red bell pepper
- 3, sliced green onions
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 small diced red bell pepper, and cook for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with beef mixture.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced green onions before serving warm.









