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 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: beef, bowls, cauliflower
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Christina Shoup
Ingredients
1headcauliflower, cut into florets
3tbspolive oil, divided
1tspcumin
1tspdried oregano
½tspkosher salt
½tspfreshly ground black pepper
1lbground beef
1packettaco seasoningI 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