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Dirty Cauliflower Rice

Savory Dirty Cauliflower Rice: Your Guilt-Free Comfort Dish

This Dirty Cauliflower Rice combines savory ground meat and vibrant vegetables for a quick, low-carb dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Bacon Drippings or Avocado Oil Substitute with olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 1 pound Ground Venison (or alternative ground meat) Substitute with ground beef, turkey, or chicken.
For the Cauliflower Rice
  • 1 package Frozen Cauliflower Rice Low-carb substitute for traditional rice.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust for taste.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock or Water Using homemade stock enhances flavor.
Veggies and Aromatics
  • 1 stalk Celery Provides crunch and flavor.
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Any variety works well.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion is preferred.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced offers the best taste.
Spices for Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Consider using smoked paprika for extra depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Offers herbal notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Complements other spices in the dish.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use sparingly.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning.
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Fresh garnish for flavor and visual appeal.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Adds color and a fresh flavor component.

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add bacon drippings or avocado oil until shimmering.
  2. Season ground venison with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, add to skillet and brown for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Lower heat, add diced celery, bell pepper, and onion to skillet, cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, sauté for an additional minute.
  5. Add frozen cauliflower rice and chicken stock, mix well, scrape bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes until cauliflower rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove from heat, serve hot garnished with green onions and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, you can prepare the meat and sauté the vegetables up to 3 days in advance; just add the cauliflower rice right before serving.

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