Seasoned beef with cauliflower rice, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and zesty lime in a satisfying bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seasoned Beef
01 - 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced (approximately 0.5 cup)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (approximately 0.5 cup)
06 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Cauliflower Rice
14 - 2 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or thawed frozen)
15 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
16 - Salt to taste
→ Assembly and Garnish
17 - 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
18 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
19 - 0.5 avocado, diced
20 - 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese
21 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
22 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
23 - Lime wedges for serving
# Directions:
01 - Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to shimmer. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
03 - Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned with no pink remaining.
04 - Sprinkle prepared taco seasoning over beef and vegetables. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly and cook for 2 additional minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
05 - Wipe out half the skillet or use a second pan. Add butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, season lightly with salt, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but not mushy. Keep warm.
06 - Divide shredded romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with an equal portion of seasoned beef mixture. Spoon cauliflower rice beside or beneath the beef in each bowl.
07 - Top each bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the bowl before eating.
