Garam Masala Beef with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice

Fragrant ground beef tossed with warm spices and baby spinach, served over vibrant turmeric-infused cauliflower rice.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.72/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Carb
• High-Protein
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• healthy
• quick

Ingredients

• 2 pound ground beef (lean 90/10)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
• 5 ounce baby spinach (fresh)
• 24 ounce riced cauliflower (fresh)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onion, garlic, and fresh ginger, sautéing for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir in the garam masala, ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.
3. Fold the fresh baby spinach into the beef mixture and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted. Remove the beef mixture from the pan and keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the riced cauliflower, ground turmeric, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Divide the golden cauliflower rice into bowls, spoon the spiced beef over top, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Reheats cleanly for weekday lunches; you can cook the beef and cauliflower together in one skillet for minimal dishes.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 393
• Protein: 35.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 13.7 g
• Fat: 19.7 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sodium: 841 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
• Sugar: 4.2 g
• Cholesterol: 97 mg