Ingredients
1 pound (about 450 grams) ground beef (extra lean or regular)
2 to 3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
10 ounces (about 280 grams) canned diced tomatoes with green chilis
1 tablespoon chili powder or taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder (or 1 small diced onion)
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional, with seeds removed)
1 tablespoon oil (olive oil or butter)
8 to 12 ounces (about 225 to 340 grams) shredded cheese (such as Colby Jack, cheddar, or Monterrey Jack)
3.8 ounces (about 110 grams) canned sliced black olives (optional)
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado, pico de gallo, or salsa
Instructions
1. If using fresh onion and jalapeño, sauté them with oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or large pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if desired.
3. Stir in chili powder or taco seasoning, cumin, salt, black pepper, onion powder (if not using fresh onion), diced tomatoes with green chilis, and jalapeño if using.
4. Add cauliflower rice and stir to combine. Cook until the mixture reaches a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
5. Let simmer for 7 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and flavors meld, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in sliced black olives (if using) and about 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted and well incorporated.
7. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top. Place the skillet under the oven broiler or cover the pan to melt the cheese fully, watching carefully to avoid burning.
8. Serve immediately, optionally topped with shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or other desired toppings.
Last Step:
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🥦 Use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice; if frozen, always thaw or microwave to reduce moisture.
🧀 Prefer homemade seasoning blends over store-bought to avoid added starches and extra carbs.
🌶️ Adjust amount of canned tomatoes to reduce sugar content if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250-270
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 775 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: value unavailable
- Trans Fat: value unavailable
- Carbohydrates: 5-9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20-22 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg