Cauliflower Rice & Beef Mini Tacos
Crispy cauliflower rice shells filled with seasoned ground beef and fresh cilantro.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower head
- 250 g ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice‑like.
- 2
Spread cauliflower rice on a parchment sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake 12‑15 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until lightly golden.
- 3
While rice bakes, brown ground beef with chili powder, cumin, and salt; drain excess fat.
- 4
Press baked cauliflower rice into small taco‑shaped molds or form by hand; let cool to firm.
- 5
Fill each shell with beef, top with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 340 mg |
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