Skillet Ground Beef Picadillo

Name: Skillet Ground Beef Picadillo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pound ground beef (93/7 lean); 2 can black beans (drained and rinsed, 15 oz cans); 1 package cauliflower rice (16 oz frozen package); 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can); 2 zucchinis (medium, diced); 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 lime (juiced)

A vibrant 30-minute Latin skillet featuring 93/7 ground beef, zucchini, and black beans simmered with fire-roasted tomatoes over cauliflower rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.22/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Fat
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

2 pound ground beef (93/7 lean)
2 can black beans (drained and rinsed, 15 oz cans)
1 package cauliflower rice (16 oz frozen package)
1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
2 zucchinis (medium, diced)
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 lime (juiced)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add yellow onion, garlic, and diced zucchini, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until browned.
Stir in fire-roasted diced tomatoes and black beans. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes until flavors meld and liquid reduces slightly.
In a separate nonstick pan, microwave or heat cauliflower rice for 4 minutes, seasoning with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and lime juice.
Serve ground beef picadillo hot over cauliflower rice, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

Reheats cleanly for weekday lunches; squeeze fresh lime juice right before serving to brighten flavors.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 462
Protein: 43.7 g
Carbohydrates: 39.5 g
Fat: 13.6 g
Fiber: 10.9 g
Sodium: 1419 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
Sugar: 7.9 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg