Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Crispy Chili Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet, a dish that seamlessly combines extra lean ground beef with the vibrant crunch of pan-roasted cauliflower. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings, this meal is ready in just 25 minutes and features a unique chili crisp sauce that adds a sweet and spicy kick. Whether enjoyed on its own or served over rice, this one-pan wonder promises minimal cleanup and maximum taste, making it a go-to recipe for any home cook.
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 or rice vinegar
- 4 scallions (green and white parts separated)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix tomato paste, chili crunch, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and white parts of scallions. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Transfer to a bowl and cover.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef; stir until thickened (1-2 minutes). Add cauliflower back to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Garnish with green parts of scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg