Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 c red onion diced
- 1/3 c green pepper or Jalapeño, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium can diced tomatoes or 3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 12 oz bag steamed riced cauliflower (or 1 head cauliflower riced)
- 2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning or taco seasoning packet
- 3/4 c chicken stock
- 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese or mozzarella
- 1/2 c Monterrey jack cheese
- fresh cilantro chopped, for topping
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, melt butter, add the sausage and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon. Stir the red onion, pepper, and garlic into the meat and saute for one minute, until fragrant.
- Steam the riced cauliflower in the microwave according to package directions.
- Add homemade taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cauliflower rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine then cook on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until extra liquid is absorbed. If the mixture gets too thick to your taste, add a little more chicken broth.
- Simmer on low covered for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Note: You can also garnish with jalapeños, lime slices etc…