Moroccan-Spiced Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Ground beef simmered with aromatic Moroccan spices, tomatoes, and served over fluffy cauliflower rice for a hearty, flavorful Whole30 dish. This mediterranean-inspired whole30 (whole30, gluten free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs ground beef (85% lean), medium, diced onion, minced garlic cloves 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

• 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
• 4 cups (about 1 medium head cauliflower) cauliflower rice
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can, no salt added diced tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Break up meat with a spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in another large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups cauliflower rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
6. Step 6: To serve, spoon the spiced beef mixture over cauliflower rice and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing.