Crispy Chili Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
Crispy Chili Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet is a vibrant, quick-cooking dish that transforms weeknight dinners into a flavor-packed experience. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delightful one-pan meal featuring extra lean ground beef and tender cauliflower florets, all coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce. This recipe is not only easy to make but also perfect for busy families, ensuring everyone will go back for seconds. With its blend of protein and vegetables, it’s a health-conscious choice that doesn’t compromise on taste. You can easily customize it with your favorite toppings or additional veggies, making it a versatile staple for your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cauliflower florets
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine tomato paste, chili crunch, honey, soy sauce, black vinegar, water, and scallion whites.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; roast cauliflower for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Remove cauliflower; in the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the prepared sauce; cook until thickened.
- Combine roasted cauliflower with the beef mixture; garnish with scallion greens before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg