One-Pan Spiced Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

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A hearty, spiced ground beef skillet with tender cauliflower rice, combining warming spices and vegetables for a quick Whole30-friendly meal. This Latin American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, cauliflower rice, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and 1 medium diced red bell pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp chili powder to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 4 cups cauliflower rice and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

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