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Instant Pot Ground Beef and Cauliflower – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Cauliflower

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 366
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz (225 g) ground beef
  • 2 medium -sized bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) chives, finely chopped
  • For the Spice Blend
  • ½ tsp dried thyme, ground
  • ¼ tsp red chili flakes
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, ground
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ground
  • For a cheesy twist, sprinkle a handful of shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack over the hot beef mixture after you press Cancel.
  • No Instant Pot? No problem! Brown the beef and peppers in a skillet on the stovetop. In a separate pot, steam the cauliflower until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  • This recipe is fantastic for meal prep. Simply portion the cooked beef and cauliflower into airtight containers for a quick and easy lunch throughout the week.
  • Feel free to swap the bell peppers for other low-carb veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, or green beans.

Method
 

  1. Sauté the Beef: Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function.
  2. Once hot, add the butter and ground beef.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is beautifully browned.
  5. Build the Flavor: Stir in the chopped bell peppers and heavy cream.
  6. Continue to sauté for 2 more minutes, allowing the peppers to soften slightly. Press Cancel to turn off the heat, then immediately stir in the fresh chives.
  7. Transfer the beef mixture to a serving dish and set aside.
  8. Prepare for Steaming: Give the Instant Pot's stainless steel insert a quick wipe.
  9. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of water and place the trivet inside.
  10. Add the cauliflower florets to a steamer basket and place the basket on the trivet.
  11. Steam the Cauliflower: Secure the lid, ensuring the steam release handle is set to Sealing. Select the Steam function and set the timer for 10 minutes on High pressure.
  12. Once the timer goes off, perform a quick release by carefully moving the handle to Venting.
  13. Serve and Enjoy: Once the pin drops, open the lid. Carefully remove the steamer basket.
  14. Sprinkle the cauliflower with red chili flakes and an optional drizzle of olive oil, then serve immediately alongside the savory ground beef mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 9.4gProtein: 37.1g

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