Paleo Savory Ground Beef with Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Paleo Savory Ground Beef with Rice recipe, a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring a hearty combination of perfectly seasoned ground beef, sautéed with aromatic garlic, onion, and bell pepper, this dish is packed with bold flavor. The "rice" element comes from tender cauliflower, making this meal not only Paleo-friendly but also low-carb and gluten-free. Infused with coconut aminos, smoky paprika, and ground cumin, the dish delivers a tantalizing mix of savory and smoky notes. Topped with bright green onions and fresh cilantro, it's as visually stunning as it is satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes and served in a single skillet, this recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want a nutritious, delicious, and easy-to-make meal for your family. Perfectly paleo, grain-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is bound to be a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 medium onion
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower, then cut it into florets.

Step 2

Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until it reaches a rice-like consistency. Set aside.

Step 3

Chop the onion and bell pepper into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped bell pepper, coconut aminos, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the bell pepper is tender.

Step 7

In a separate pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.

Step 8

To serve, divide the cauliflower rice among four plates. Top with the savory ground beef mixture.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro for added flavor and color.

Step 10

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Paleo meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1300.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551.9

Total Fat 111.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4142.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 90.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.4mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 3204.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 15.4%