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Low-Carb Beef Mince, Cabbage & Mushroom Skillet with Cauliflower Rice

This is a hearty, savoury beef mince dish that keeps the carbs low by leaning on cabbage, mushrooms, courgette and cauliflower rice. It is rich, filling and fibre-friendly, with a proper browned beef flavour rather than feeling like diet food.

INGREDIENTS
  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 150g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 small green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 courgette, diced
  • 250g cauliflower rice
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Pinch of chilli flakes, optional
  • 125ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp milled flaxseed or chia seeds, optional
  • 50g baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 15g grated mature Cheddar, optional
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, to finish

Serves

Serves 3 generously, or 4 lighter portions.

METHOD

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large deep frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up well, until deeply browned. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Remove any excess fat if needed, leaving a little behind for flavour.
  3. Add the onion and mushrooms. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the mushrooms have released their moisture and started to brown.
  4. Stir in the garlic, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin and chilli flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavour.
  5. Add the cabbage and courgette, then stir well so the vegetables are coated in the beef mixture.
  6. Pour in the beef stock, reduce the heat to medium, cover loosely and cook for 10-12 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
  7. Stir in the cauliflower rice and cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes, allowing excess liquid to evaporate.
  8. Add the milled flaxseed or chia seeds if using, then stir through the spinach until just wilted.
  9. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Finish with parsley and a little grated mature Cheddar if you want a richer finish.

Multi-Cooker Option

For a Ninja Foodi or similar multi-cooker, use Sear/Saute mode to brown the beef mince, then cook the onion, mushrooms, garlic and spices in the same pot. Add the cabbage, courgette and stock, then use Bake/Roast at 180°C for 8-10 minutes with the lid closed. Stir in the cauliflower rice and spinach at the end, then use Air Crisp at 190°C for 4-6 minutes if you want a slightly drier, roasted finish on top.

What sides and matches work well with this?

Sides: Buttered tenderstem broccoli with lemon zest works beautifully, adding freshness and crunch without many carbs. A crisp cucumber, radish and herb salad with a yoghurt dressing would cut through the richness of the beef. For something more comforting, serve with roasted cauliflower florets or a celeriac mash enriched with a little butter and mustard.

Matches:

  • Mushrooms, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and courgette.
  • Garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme, rosemary and parsley.
  • Mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mature Cheddar, Greek yoghurt, chilli and black pepper.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes of chopping and browning preparation.
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes. Total Time 45-50 minutes.

Hot Tips

Brown the mince properly before adding liquid; that is where most of the flavour comes from. If the pan looks crowded, brown the beef in two batches so it fries rather than steams.

For extra fibre while staying low carb, cabbage, mushrooms, flaxseed, chia seeds and cauliflower are all doing useful work here.

Let the finished dish sit for 5 minutes before serving so the juices settle and the texture thickens slightly.