One-Pot Spiced Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combining spiced ground beef with fragrant cauliflower rice, perfect for a quick Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, paleo), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, cauliflower rice, olive oil 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, 85% lean ground beef
4 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1, juiced lime

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast spices.
Step 4: Add 4 cups cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and juice of 1 lime. Serve immediately.