Sautéed Ground Beef with Cauliflower Rice and Bell Peppers

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

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A colorful Whole30-friendly skillet meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender bell peppers, and fluffy cauliflower rice for a hearty low-carb dish. This American-inspired beef recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, cauliflower rice, red bell pepper 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
3 cups cauliflower rice
1 medium, diced red bell pepper
1 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 diced yellow bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
Step 4: In a separate pan, sauté 3 cups cauliflower rice over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until tender but still slightly firm.
Step 5: Combine the cauliflower rice with the beef and pepper mixture, stirring to mix well. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving warm.