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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1Mince the garlic. Add the garlic, olive oil, and ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the ground beef is browned. If you're using a high fat content beef, you may want to drain off the excess fat before the next step.
- 2Drain the can of black beans and add them to the skillet along with the diced tomatoes with green chiles (not drained), chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the skillet is simmering.
- 3Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet (no need to thaw, if frozen). Continue to stir and cook over medium heat until the cauliflower is tender (about five minutes).
- 4While the beef and cauliflower are heating, dice the tomato, avocado, and red onion. Roughly chop the cilantro.
- 5Top the beef and cauliflower mixture with the shredded cheddar. Place a lid on the skillet, and let it heat over medium for a few minutes, or until the cheddar has melted.
- 6Once the cheese is melted, top the skillet with the tomato, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
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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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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