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Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice

Net Carbs:4.9g
Published:07/13/23Updated:07/13/23
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This Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice is a ground beef skillet recipe that can be made in only 30 minutes. It is made in just one pan, is easy to make, and features ingredients like ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, cauliflower rice, and mushrooms.

If you enjoy cheesy beef recipes like this Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach and this Bacon Cheeseburger Salad, you will love this ground beef skillet recipe!

Creamy ground beef skillet with cauliflower rice on a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.

Make this recipe for nights when you need to quickly get dinner on the table.

It’s a perfect option for beginner cooks or for those who don’t enjoy cooking.

The resulting dish is flavorful, filling, protein-packed, and stores perfectly for leftovers tomorrow!

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make this ground beef skillet recipe
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
✨ Variations
〰️ How to serve
💬 FAQs
📚 More ground beef recipes
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Made in just one pan.
  • Can be prepared and served in only 30 minutes.
  • Straightforward ingredients that are relatively affordable and widely available.
  • Low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.

➡️ Ingredients

Labeled ingredients for the creamy ground beef skillet with cauliflower rice recipe.

⏲ How to make this ground beef skillet recipe

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Cook Ground Beef: In a cast-iron skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Then, add ground beef and cook until cooked through, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  • Steam Cauliflower Rice: While the beef browns, steam the frozen cauliflower rice in the microwave according to the package instructions.
  • Add Onions and Mushrooms to Skillet: Stir the onion and mushrooms into the meat and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Stir in Other Ingredients with Ground Beef and Veggies: Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Then, reduce stovetop heat to medium, add in beef broth, heavy cream, tomato paste, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir. Add in steamed cauliflower rice, stir, and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Taste test and add additional seasoning, based on your taste preferences.
The initial steps for how to make creamy ground beef skillet with cauliflower rice.
  • Add Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cook until cheese is slightly melted. After, turn on the oven broiler and broil until the cheese is golden brown, which should take about 1 minute.
  • Serve: Remove skillet from oven, garnish with parsley, then serve.
The final steps for how to make a creamy ground beef skillet.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

  • Avocado Oil: Use olive oil or any other neutral-flavored cooking oil.
  • Ground Beef: Any other ground protein can be used here. You can use ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork.
  • White Button Mushrooms: Use cremini mushrooms or any other variety of mushrooms that you prefer.
  • Frozen Cauliflower Rice: If you can’t find frozen cauliflower rice, you can make your own by pulsing fresh cauliflower florets in a food processor. Note that you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly, as fresh cauliflower takes a bit longer to cook.
  • Beef Broth: Substitute with vegetable broth or chicken broth.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: Replace with half-and-half, but just note the resulting dish won’t be as creamy.
  • Tomato Paste: If you don’t have tomato paste, use tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes, but you will need to increase the cooking time slightly to reduce the liquid.
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Use any shredded cheese like mozzarella, Colby Jack, or Swiss.

✨ Variations

  • Vegetarian: Substitute the ground beef with plant-based ground meat or extra mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
  • Tex-Mex: Add a Tex-Mex flavor by incorporating spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Add in chopped bell peppers when adding in the mushrooms and onions. Add some corn when adding in the cauliflower rice. Top the skillet with diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream and salsa.
  • Italian-Inspired: Add Italian seasoning, dried basil, and diced tomatoes. Top the skillet with fresh basil and, instead of shredded cheddar cheese on top, use grated Parmesan cheese.

〰️ How to serve

  • Vegetables – Serve with cucumber onion salad or roasted vegetables.
  • Bread – Pair with crusty bread or garlic bread.

💬 FAQs

How should leftovers of this ground beef skillet recipe be stored?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I meal prep this recipe?

Yes, you can meal prep this recipe in advance, store it in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a skillet or microwave until warmed throughout before serving.

Can I freeze this dish?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe in an airtight container, but the texture of the cauliflower rice will likely change upon thawing. Because of that, I’d recommended eating this fresh or as refrigerated leftovers.

📚 More ground beef recipes

  • Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
  • Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach
  • Low-Carb Chili Con Carne
  • Slow Cooker Taco Soup
  • Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
  • Italian Meatball Freezer Meal

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Creamy ground beef skillet with cauliflower rice on a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.

Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This Creamy Ground Beef Skillet with Cauliflower Rice is a ground beef skillet recipe that can be made in only 30 minutes. It is made in just one pan, is easy to make, and features ingredients like ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, cauliflower rice, and mushrooms.


Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon (15 milliliters) avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium-sized white onion, minced
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 bag (10 ounces) frozen cauliflower rice
  • 4 ounces (1/2 brick) cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tablespoon (16 grams) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup (112 grams) shredded cheddar cheese

Garnish:

  • Chopped fresh parsley or dried parsley


Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef: In a cast-iron skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Then, add ground beef and cook until cooked through, breaking up meat as it cooks.
  2. Steam Cauliflower Rice: While beef browns, steam frozen cauliflower rice in microwave according to package instructions.
  3. Add Onions and Mushrooms to Skillet: Stir onion and mushrooms into the skillet of ground beef and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in Other Ingredients with Ground Beef and Veggies: Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Then, reduce stovetop heat to medium, add in beef broth, heavy cream, tomato paste, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and stir. Add in steamed cauliflower rice, stir, and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Taste test and add additional seasoning, based on your taste preferences.
  5. Add Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cook until cheese is slightly melted. After, turn on oven broiler and broil until cheese is golden brown, about 1 minute.
  6. Serve: Remove skillet from oven, garnish with parsley, then serve.

Recipe Notes:

Refrigerator Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Keywords: ground beef skillet recipe, cheesy ground beef, ground beef and mushrooms

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5 Comments

  1. Marilyn Paladino says

    September 3, 2023 at 6:20 am

    Recipes look good but I need to know the amount of calories, carbs, fiber and fat. How do I find out what these are for your recipes?

    Reply
    • Sara Nelson says

      September 5, 2023 at 10:44 am

      Hi, Marilyn! Nutrition facts are available in all of my recipes at the bottom of the recipe cards (under the Recipe Notes).

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    July 24, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    ★★★★★

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  3. Nancy says

    July 17, 2023 at 8:58 pm

    This was really yummy!! 😋 I did use velveeta instead of cream cheese and a bit more tomato paste. Even my finicky boyfriend loved it! He said I’d eat that again! Thanks for sharing it! We will be making it again. 😊

    ★★★★★

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  4. Lonnetta Fuller says

    March 26, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    I made your creamy ground beef and cauliflower rice skillet. It was so delicious!!!! Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be making it again. My husband really liked it and that is a good compliment from him. We are new to keto and finding things that he likes can be difficult. Thanks again for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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