Keto Taco Bowl with Ground Beef Recipe

Keto taco bowls with ground beef deliver everything you love about taco night without the tortilla or rice. Seasoned ground beef sits over a bed of shredded lettuce with sour cream, cheddar, avocado, salsa, and fresh cilantro for a fully loaded Mexican-inspired meal. With just 7g net carbs per serving and 35g of protein, this quick 20-minute keto dinner satisfies cravings without any compromise.

Ingredients

Taco Beef

• 600g ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water

Taco Bowl

• 4 cups (200g) romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
• 1/2 cup (120g) fresh salsa (pico de gallo)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos (optional)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart, until fully browned.
3. Drain excess fat if desired, leaving a little for flavor.
4. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt.
5. Pour in water and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
6. Divide shredded lettuce among 4 bowls.
7. Top each bowl with a generous scoop of seasoned beef.
8. Add sliced avocado, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
9. Serve with lime wedges and jalapenos on the side.

Tips & Variations

• Use 85/15 or leaner ground beef to reduce fat; compensate by adding a bit more olive oil or avocado.
• Swap romaine for cauliflower rice as the base for a warmer bowl variation.
• Make the taco beef ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 days for quick weeknight assembly.
• Add sliced black olives for extra fat and a briny flavor contrast.
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add smokiness; add 1 tsp adobo sauce to the beef with the spices.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 671 kcal

Protein: 35g

Fat: 54.6g

Carbs: 10.8g

Net Carbs: 7g

Fiber: 4.4g

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