One-Pot Spiced Beef and Cauliflower Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Ground beef cooked with aromatic spices and tender cauliflower florets, all simmered in a rich tomato base for an easy Whole30-friendly skillet meal. This Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, cauliflower florets, diced canned tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 14 oz diced canned tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, mixing well to coat the beef with spices.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups cauliflower florets and 14 oz diced canned tomatoes with their juice. Stir to combine, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until cauliflower is tender and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.