Cauliflower and Ground Beef Hash (Print version)

Tender cauliflower and seasoned ground beef cooked in a skillet with vegetables and aromatic spices for a hearty low-carb meal.

# 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)

→ Meats

06 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Oils

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Optional Additions

13 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
14 - 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

# How to make it:

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 - (Optional) Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hash, cover, and let sit for 2 minutes until melted.
06 - Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley and green onions if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • This comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The cauliflower soaks up all those spices while staying perfectly tender crisp
  • Its the kind of meal that feels indulgent but keeps things light and wholesome
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd your skillet or the cauliflower will steam instead of getting those gorgeous golden edges
  • Let the beef get properly browned, that fond left in the pan is where all the depth of flavor lives
  • The cauliflower continues cooking after you turn off the heat, so pull it when it still has some resistance
03 -
  • Cut your cauliflower florets roughly the same size so they finish cooking together
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding ingredients, that sear is everything

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