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ground beef taco bowl roasted cauliflower
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Ground Beef Taco Bowl with Roasted Cauliflower

A quick and healthy weeknight meal made with roasted cauliflower, seasoned ground beef, and your favorite taco toppings. Easy, customizable, and perfect for meal prep or busy schedules.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: beef, bowls, cauliflower
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Christina Shoup

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning I like Siete mild taco seasoning

Optional toppings:

  • shredded cheese, pico de gallo, green onion, avocado, cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and/or parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, cumin, oregano and salt. Roast for 20 minutes or until golden brown and caramelized.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and when it's shimmering add the ground beef. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink and a bit caramelized.
  • Add the contents of the taco packet along with ⅓ cup of water and let simmer for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

To serve:

  • When the cauliflower is roasted, remove the pan from the oven and top with taco meat. Top the meat with shredded cheese and place the pan back in the oven until the cheese is melted. Serve in a bowl with additional toppings, as desired.
    *Alternatively, place roasted cauliflower in a shallow bowl, top with taco meat and shredded cheese and pop it in the microwave until the cheese is melted. Serve with additional toppings, as desired.

Notes

Note: the recipe's nutrition facts are calculated without the optional toppings

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 836IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg