Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
20 unit

Cauliflower

Fresh, medium

2 tbsp

Butter

Unsalted

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

1 tsp

Pepper

To taste

1 lb

Ground Beef

Lean

8 ounce

Tomato Sauce

Canned

2 tbsp

Tomato Paste

Canned

1 tsp

Mustard

Yellow

2 tbsp

Chili Powder

1 tsp

Cumin

Ground

0.75 tsp

Salt

0.13 tsp

Pepper

0.25 cup

Water

5 unit

Hot Dogs

Sliced

4 ounce

Cheddar Cheese

Shredded

Step 1
~4 min

Trim cauliflower leaves and stalks, then chop into pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

Process cauliflower using a grating disk.

Step 3
~4 min

Place grated cauliflower in a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with a lid.

Step 4
~4 min

Add 2-4 tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave on HIGH for 8-14 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes until tender but not mushy.

Step 5
~4 min

Add butter, salt, and pepper to the cooked cauliflower.

Step 6
~4 min

Brown the ground beef and drain any excess fat.

Step 7
~4 min

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, mustard, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and water.

Step 8
~4 min

Add sliced hot dogs (optional).

Step 9
~4 min

Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Mix the chili into the cauliflower rice.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir in cheddar cheese.

Step 12
~4 min

Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or microwave, covered, on MEDIUM for about 10 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred spice level.

For a smoother chili, blend the tomato sauce and paste before adding to the ground beef.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chili can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of coleslaw.

Garnish with chopped onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Pickles
Onion Rings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular fast food dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game Day
Barbecue

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Casual Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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