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Spiced Beef and Vegetable Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min
By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 20, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
American
40 mins
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Ground beef, bell pepper, zucchini and broccoli cooked with spices and mixed with cauliflower rice. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 25 minutes; additional elapsed time 0 minutes; total about 40 minutes. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided between beef and cauliflower rice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 head medium cauliflower, grated or pulsed into rice-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
Instructions
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Rinse and dry the cauliflower, then pulse in a food processor or grate to create rice-sized grains. Set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
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Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Check the beef reaches 160 F (71 C).
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Season the beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and most of the sea salt, reserving a pinch for the cauliflower. Stir well to combine.
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Add diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and chopped broccoli florets. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender but retain some crunch.
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Push the beef and vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Add the cauliflower rice to the empty side.
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Sprinkle the reserved pinch of salt over the cauliflower rice and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.
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Mix the beef, vegetables, and cauliflower rice together evenly. Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice over the top and toss to combine flavors.
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Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Timing note
Allow for preparation and sequential onion, beef, vegetable and cauliflower cooking, plus finishing.
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