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Cauliflower Ground Beef Skillet
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4.75 from 16 votes

Cauliflower Ground Beef Skillet

Easy Cauliflower Ground Beef Skillet recipe. This keto dinner idea makes a quick and simple weeknight meal. The ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat the oil. Add in the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the cauliflower begins to brown.
  • Pour the water over the cauliflower. Cover and cook until the cauliflower is tender, around 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, around 5-7 minutes. Drain the ground beef and return to skillet.
  • Mix in the garlic, tomato paste, heavy cream and 1/4 cup cheddar until cheese is melted.
  • Add the cauliflower on top and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the cheese is just melted, around 5 minutes.