Crispy Chili Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
Enjoy a quick and nutritious dinner that pleases the whole family. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delightful one-pan meal featuring lean ground beef and tender cauliflower, all enveloped in a sweet and spicy chili sauce. This dish is not only packed with flavor but also sneaks in healthy veggies, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cauliflower florets
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 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
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (greens and whites separated)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix tomato paste, honey, chili crunch, soy sauce, black vinegar, water, and sliced scallion whites to prepare the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and roast the cauliflower for about 4–5 minutes until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil and brown the ground beef for 3–4 minutes, breaking larger pieces apart.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add back roasted cauliflower and mix well.
- Garnish with scallion greens before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg