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Ground beef and potatoes cooked in a skillet with broth poured in for a hearty meal.
Stovetop~25 minComplexity

Beef and Cauliflower Taco Skillet

This Beef and Cauliflower Taco Skillet provides 28g protein and 492 calories per serving — Mexican-flavored macros that align with high-protein training nutrition. Four servings prepare on one stovetop in minimal time, eliminating the multi-step taco assembly on busy nights. Holds steady across 4-5 days of storage, keeping meals consistent week-to-week.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • 80/20 Ground Beef(227g)
  • Cauliflower Rice, Frozen(720g)
  • Rotel, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Original(284g)
  • Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
  • Chili powder(15g)
  • Paprika, Smoked(5g)
  • Cumin, Ground(5g)
  • Oregano, Dried(3g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • 1/8 tsp pepper ($0.02)
  • Cheddar Cheese(57g)
  • Avocado
  • Tomato
  • Yellow Onion(60g)
  • Cilantro, Fresh

Instructions

  1. 1Mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink and browned throughout. If excess fat pools, drain it off.
  2. 2Drain the black beans and add them to the skillet along with the Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain), chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook 2–3 minutes over medium heat until simmering.
  3. 3Add the frozen cauliflower rice directly to the skillet without thawing. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
  4. 4While the skillet cooks, dice the tomato and onion, dice the avocado, and roughly chop the cilantro. Set the fresh toppings aside.
  5. 5Top the beef and cauliflower mixture with the shredded cheddar, cover the skillet, and cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and creamy.
  6. 6Remove from heat and top with the diced tomato, avocado, onion, and cilantro.
  7. 7Divide the skillet mixture evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add fresh toppings (avocado and cilantro) just before serving to prevent browning.

Nutrition — Per Serving

492

calories

28g

protein

23g

fat

Carbohydrates
46g
Saturated fat
7.7g
Sodium
771 mg
Dietary fiber
7.2g

4 servings per batch · ~484g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Beef and Cauliflower Taco Skillet have per serving?

Each serving delivers 28g of protein and 492 calories with 23g fat and 46g carbs. The carbohydrate load makes this a solid post-workout meal option.

How long does Beef and Cauliflower Taco Skillet take to prep?

This is a quick prep recipe that yields 4 servings, allowing you to batch multiple meals at once on the stovetop. One cooking session gives you 4 ready-to-eat dinners or lunch containers.

Is Beef and Cauliflower Taco Skillet good for muscle gain?

At 28g protein and 492 calories with 46g carbs per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with solid carbohydrate timing around workouts. The protein-to-calorie ratio is efficient for bulking without excessive fat intake.

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