4 from 2 votes

Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

By: Julia Pacheco
Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet packs bold taco flavors with veggies and protein, all in a light, grain-free one-pan meal.
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 20 oz frozen cauliflower rice
  • 10 oz can rotel
  • 3 tbs taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup Mexican style cheese

Instructions 

  • To a large skillet over medium heat add the oil once hot add in the onion, bell pepper, and ground beef break the ground beef up and cook it through. Once cooked remove any excess grease in the pan.
  • Add in the cauliflower rice, rotel, taco seasoning, and water stir well to combine the ingredients. Let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the cheese once it melts down its ready to enjoy! We like to top our plates with avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, and cilantro!

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Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1252IU | Vitamin C: 116mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Sydney says:

    5 stars

    Pretty good! My sister loves peppers and cauliflower so this was a win.

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  2. Jennifer says:

    Wow oh wow! Low carb Mexican cauliflower rice skillet is amazing! My first time trying cauliflower rice… it is so good! Thank you Julie for your easy and tasty recipes.

    Reply