Tangy Cauliflower Beef Tacos
Tangy Cauliflower Beef Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender roasted cauliflower and seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, from Taco Tuesday to cozy family dinners, these tacos are bursting with flavor and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy a satisfying crunch and zesty kick that will keep you coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (about 1 lb), cut into florets
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Toppings (lettuce, cheese, salsa) as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower florets in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning and ½ cup water; let simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine roasted cauliflower with seasoned beef in the skillet.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with the beef-cauliflower mixture. Add toppings as desired and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g total)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg