Mexican Beef and Black Bean Cauliflower Rice Bowls

Seasoned ground beef cooked with sweet bell peppers, tender black beans, and tomatoes over a bed of warm cauliflower rice.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.90/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Carb
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• Halal
• Kosher
• Low-Fat

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• healthy
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 2 pound ground beef (93% lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (large, diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (large, diced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 can diced tomatoes (no-salt-added)
• 1 can black beans (low-sodium, rinsed and drained)
• 1 package cauliflower rice (frozen)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 2 tablespoon cilantro (chopped fresh)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add diced tomatoes and black beans. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. Prepare frozen cauliflower rice according to package directions. Stir lime juice into the beef and vegetable skillet.
6. Divide cauliflower rice among 6 bowls, top with the beef and black bean mixture, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 388
• Protein: 38.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 26.7 g
• Fat: 13.2 g
• Fiber: 7.6 g
• Sodium: 714 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
• Sugar: 7.7 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg