Ground Beef Taco Salad with Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
A fast and healthy taco salad with ground beef, black beans, cauliflower rice and lots of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bag frozen cauliflower rice (or 1 medium head of cauliflower riced in food processor)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (recommend Casa Fiesta brand)
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, cut into pieces
- ½ head of lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced small bell peppers
- 1 sliced cucumber
Instructions
- Brown the beef, then add the black beans. Mix together.
- Add the entire packet of taco seasoning and a half cup of water. Mix until combined. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed, stirring ocassionally.
- While beef and beans are cooking, prepare the cauliflower rice. If using frozen cauliflower cover the pan for 3-5 minutes. Once the cauliflower is thawed, sauté for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and water is absorbed. See notes for fresh cauliflower preparation.
- Then add salt, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder to the cauliflower rice and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chopped cilantro and cook for another minute.
- Prepare a salad with whatever vegetables you desire. I like to use lettuce, tomatoes, mini bell peppers, cucumbers, and mushrooms.
- Top the salad with the cilantro cauliflower rice, ground beef and black bean mixture and finish off with some pieces of avocado.
- Drizzle with lime juice, salsa, or whatever dressing you prefer.
Notes
If using fresh cauliflower, cut the cauliflower into chunks and place them in the food processor. Pulse the cauliflower until it is about the size of grains of rice. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and sauté the cauliflower for about 5 minutes before adding the spices.
For a Whole30 version, leave the beans out and make your own taco seasoning.
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