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Low Carb Taco Bowls

So good you won’t miss the shells.

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Low Carb Taco Bowls
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Crunchy and full of flavor, these Low Carb Taco Bowls will have you chowing down without missing the fried taco shells or tortillas you’d normally find with a salad like this. It’s a lot like a deconstructed taco, but with the convenience of everything in one bowl it’s even easier to eat. And, thanks to the fresh ingredients it’s a healthy take on a Tex Mex classic.

Low Carb Taco Bowls
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We’re keeping this recipe simple by using some taco seasoning mix to flavor the ground beef. To keep this lower in sodium you can use the lower salt variety. Feel free to use another blend if you’d rather.

Low Carb Taco Bowls
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Once you’ve got the beef ready it’s a matter of assembling the bowls. This recipe makes 4 pretty good size bowls so you wont be left feeling hungry later on.

Low Carb Taco Bowls
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Make sure to have some fresh guacamole on hand for this dish, like this one you can make in only a few minutes. Also have some salsa on the table for these bowls, too. This blender salsa is about the easiest type you can make!

Low Carb Taco Bowls
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The dressing for these bowls is a creamy blend with garlic and lime juice that brings the whole thing together.

Low Carb Taco Bowls
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You can use whichever lettuce you like here, just make sure it’s nice and crisp and freshly chopped or torn. You want that crunch as it replaces the tortillas or taco shells in this recipe.

Low Carb Taco Bowls
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For the toppings you can add whatever you like, even a few tortilla strips. Unlike chips, these are small and so they don’t add a lot of carbs to the meal. A 2-tablespoon serving only has 4 grams of carbs, which is low enough to fit into a keto diet.

Low Carb Taco Bowls
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Whether you want to cut carbs or just want a lighter meal some nights, these Low Carb Taco Bowls are easy, tasty, and good for you.

Yield(s): Makes 4 salads

25m prep time

10m cook time

452 calories

Allergens: Milk

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For the Meat:
  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
For the Salad:
  • 1 head lettuce of choice, chopped
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges to serve
Preparation
  1. Heat skillet to medium. Add beef and cook for 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning and water and cook for 3 minutes or until fully browned.
  2. Arrange lettuce in large bowls. Top with beef, guacamole, tomatoes, salsa, and cheese.
  3. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic powder. Pour over bowls and top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and any other toppings you enjoy like tortilla strips, hot sauce, black olives, or pickled jalapeños.

Recipe adapted from Natasha’s Kitchen.