Cajun Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Name: Cajun Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1.5 pound ground beef (90/10 or leaner); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 green bell pepper (large, diced); 2 celeries (diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (low-sodium preferred); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce, undrained); 0.5 cup chicken broth (low-sodium); 2 package cauliflower rice (10-ounce, frozen); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Lean ground beef simmered with the 'holy trinity' of Cajun cooking (onion, celery, bell pepper) and spicy seasonings, served with fluffy cauliflower rice for a quick and hearty meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Cajun
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.91/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
Low-Calorie
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1.5 pound ground beef (90/10 or leaner)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 green bell pepper (large, diced)
2 celeries (diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (low-sodium preferred)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce, undrained)
0.5 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
2 package cauliflower rice (10-ounce, frozen)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add diced yellow onion, diced green bell pepper, and diced celery to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (undrained) and low-sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
While the beef mixture simmers, cook the frozen cauliflower rice according to package directions, typically microwaving or sautéing for 5-7 minutes.
Serve the Cajun ground beef mixture directly over the cooked cauliflower rice. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level. If you prefer more liquid, add an extra 1/4 cup chicken broth. The parsley is optional for garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 285
Protein: 26.3 g
Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
Fat: 13.5 g
Fiber: 3.8 g
Sodium: 928 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
Sugar: 6.4 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg