Cauliflower Ground Beef Hash (Print Version)
A low-carb skillet with tender cauliflower, seasoned beef, and vegetables ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into small florets
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
06 - 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
→ Meats
07 - 1 lb lean ground beef
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Oils
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Optional Additions
14 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
# Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed and transfer beef to a plate.
02 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add cauliflower florets to the skillet and season with paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 7–9 minutes until the cauliflower is just tender and lightly golden.
04 - Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hash, cover, and let sit for 2 minutes until melted. Remove from heat.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley and green onions if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is almost nonexistent
- The cauliflower gets these golden crispy edges that make you forget youre eating low carb
02 -
- Dont crowd the pan when cooking cauliflower or it will steam instead of getting those crispy edges
- Let the hash sit undisturbed for a minute between stirs so the cauliflower can actually brown
03 -
- Cut your cauliflower into uniform pieces so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Taste and adjust the seasoning before you add the cheese since it will add saltiness