Keto Ground Beef Mafe with Peanut-Free Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 4 cups Cauliflower rice
• 1/2 cup Tomato paste
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Ground sunflower seeds
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Sweet potato
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, which is 350°F (177°C). Add the 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned all over, about 5-7 minutes.
2. 2Add the 1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, and the 2 cloves of garlic, minced. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and looks slightly see-through, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the 1/2 cup of tomato paste, the 1/4 cup of ground sunflower seeds, the 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, the 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and the 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in the 2 cups of beef broth and stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. 5Add the 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 25-30 minutes. The sauce should have thickened, and the sweet potato should be easily pierced with a fork.
6. 6While the mafe is simmering, prepare the 4 cups of cauliflower rice. If using pre-riced cauliflower, heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and cook the cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until tender. If you are processing your own cauliflower, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice, then sauté as described.
7. 7Serve the hot beef mafe spooned over the prepared cauliflower rice.

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