Mexican Skillet Low Carb (Print-Friendly Version)
One-pan meal loaded with ground meat, cauliflower rice, melty cheese, and peppers gives you a tasty, filling low-carb option.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Ingredients
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50 g shredded cheddar cheese
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100 g shredded pepper jack cheese
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400 g can diced tomatoes
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32 g taco seasoning
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340 g frozen cauliflower rice
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 medium red chili, diced
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1 medium bell pepper, diced
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15 ml olive oil
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450 g ground turkey or beef
→ For Serving (Optional)
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Sour cream
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Lime wedges
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Fresh cilantro
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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After you pull the skillet out of the oven, let it sit for a couple minutes. Want to make it pop? Sprinkle with cilantro, give it a squeeze of lime, and add a dollop of sour cream if you like.
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Pop the skillet on the top rack and bake for around 3–5 minutes till the cheese gets gooey and starts bubbling.
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Now scatter both cheeses all over what's in the skillet. Make sure everything's covered and cheesy.
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Toss in the cauliflower rice and pour in the diced tomatoes too. Let it cook and bubble for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring sometimes so nothing sticks.
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Once you've drained any extra liquid, throw in the taco seasoning, onion, bell pepper, and red chili. Keep cooking till those veggies get soft.
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Pour in the olive oil and crumble the meat into the skillet. Let it brown up almost all the way as you break it apart.
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Put a big oven-safe skillet on the stove over medium-high. Wait till it's nice and hot.
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Switch your oven to 175°C so it's ready when you need it.
# Helpful Hints:
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Grabbing a skillet that can go into the oven saves you the trouble of switching pans.
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Love extra heat? Try tossing in more chili or add chili flakes if you want things punchy.