Description
Crispy Chili Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. This dish brings together tender, roasted cauliflower and extra lean ground beef, all smothered in a sweet and spicy chili crisp sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. With just 25 minutes of prep and cooking time, this flavorful stir-fry is ideal for busy individuals or families looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without sacrificing taste. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a hearty experience, or on its own for a low-carb delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cauliflower florets
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chili crunch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons black vinegar or rice vinegar
- 4 scallions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine tomato paste, chili crunch, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and scallion whites. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add cauliflower florets and sauté until browned (4-5 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and cover.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and brown the ground beef (3-4 minutes). Break apart with a spatula until no pink remains.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef; stir well and cook until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Add steamed cauliflower back into the skillet; toss to combine.
- Garnish with scallion greens before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg