Beef Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Break the cauliflower into florets and process in a blender or with a grater until rice-like pieces form; do not squeeze out excess moisture.

   400 g (approx. 1 medium head) Cauliflower (chopped for rice)
2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté the cauliflower rice in batches for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm; season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper and keep warm.

   1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil400 g (approx. 1 medium head) Cauliflower (chopped for rice)1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice1/2 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Black Pepper
3. 3

   In another large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the finely diced red onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent.

   1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil1 small (approx. 100 g) Red Onion, finely diced
4. 4

   Briefly sauté the garlic, then add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for 4–5 minutes until crumbly; drain excess liquid if necessary.

   2 (approx. 8 g) Garlic Cloves, finely chopped300 g Lean Ground Beef
5. 5

   Spices: add smoked paprika and dried oregano to the meat, mix well, and sauté for 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.

   1 tsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)1/2 tsp Dried Oreganoto taste (approx. 1/4–1/2 tsp) Saltto taste Black Pepper
6. 6

   For the cucumber topping, mix cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and the very finely sliced red onion in a bowl; whisk together the dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper, and pour over the vegetables.

   1/2 medium (approx. 120 g) Cucumber, diced120 g (approx. 10–12 pieces) Cherry Tomatoes, halved1/4 small (approx. 25 g) Red Onion (for topping), very finely sliced1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice (for dressing)1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil (for dressing)1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard (optional, for more umami)to taste (approx. 1/4–1/2 tsp) Saltto taste Black Pepper
7. 7

   Evenly distribute the cauliflower rice into 2 bowls, top with the seasoned ground beef, and arrange the cucumber-tomato topping on top; sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.

   400 g (approx. 1 medium head) Cauliflower (chopped for rice)300 g Lean Ground Beef1/2 medium (approx. 120 g) Cucumber, diced120 g (approx. 10–12 pieces) Cherry Tomatoes, halved1/4 small (approx. 25 g) Red Onion (for topping), very finely sliced2 tbsp (heaped) Fresh Parsley, roughly chopped2 Lemon Slices for serving

Origin & History

Bowl dishes are modern compositions that combine various influences; here, Mediterranean spices meet the low-carb idea of cauliflower rice. The use of herbs, olive oil, and lemon reflects classic Mediterranean flavors.