Low Carb Burrito Bowl (Printable)

Seasoned beef over cauliflower rice with fresh vegetables and creamy toppings

# What You Need:

→ Seasoned Beef

01 - 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 0.5 cup)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 0.5 cup)
06 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cauliflower Rice Base

14 - 2 cups cauliflower rice, fresh or thawed frozen
15 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
16 - Salt to taste

→ Assembly and Garnish

17 - 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
18 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
19 - 0.5 avocado, diced
20 - 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese
21 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
23 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne if using. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to shimmer. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
03 - Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned with no pink remaining.
04 - Sprinkle prepared taco seasoning over beef and vegetables. Stir well to coat and cook for 2 additional minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
05 - Wipe out half the skillet or use a second pan. Add butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, season lightly with salt, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but not mushy. Keep warm.
06 - Divide shredded romaine lettuce among four bowls. Top each with a portion of the seasoned beef mixture. Spoon cauliflower rice beside or under the beef in each bowl.
07 - Garnish each bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Squeeze fresh lime over the bowl before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is faster than deciding what to watch on Netflix.
  • The spice blend makes your kitchen smell like a taqueria without any mysterious powdered packets.
  • You can prep the beef ahead and assemble bowls in under five minutes when hunger strikes.
  • It feels indulgent and loaded but keeps you energized instead of sleepy.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on draining the beef if it's fattier than 85%, or your cauliflower rice will turn soggy and greasy.
  • Cooking the cauliflower rice just until tender keeps it from turning into mush, so watch it closely in those last two minutes.
  • Always squeeze the lime at the very end, the acid brightens everything and makes the flavors pop like magic.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding the oil, it unlocks deeper, richer flavors.
  • Use a potato masher to break up the ground beef quickly and evenly, it's faster than a spoon and gives you a better texture.
  • If you're meal prepping, store the lime wedges separately and squeeze them fresh each time to keep the brightness intact.
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