Cumin-Spiced Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Ground beef cooked with warm cumin and paprika spices, served over fragrant cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb Whole30 dish. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef (85% lean), cauliflower head, yellow onion 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
1 medium, riced (about 4 cups) cauliflower head
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 7-8 minutes until beef is browned and cooked through, seasoning with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Remove beef mixture to a bowl and wipe skillet clean. Add cauliflower rice from 1 medium cauliflower head (about 4 cups) to the skillet and cook over medium heat with a pinch of salt for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender but not mushy.
Step 5: Return beef mixture to the skillet with cauliflower rice, stir gently to combine and heat through for 2 minutes. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.