Low Carb Burrito Bowl (Printable)

Seasoned meat with fresh vegetables in a Mexican-inspired bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lb ground beef or chicken
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp cumin
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp onion powder
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 medium head romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - 1 large avocado, diced
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
15 - 1 cup cooked cauliflower rice (optional)

→ Toppings

16 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
17 - ¼ cup sour cream
18 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
20 - ½ cup salsa (sugar-free if desired)

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the meat. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices and continue cooking until fragrant.
03 - While the meat cooks, wash and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, dice cucumber, and cube avocado.
04 - If using cauliflower rice for extra volume, microwave according to package directions or sauté in a separate pan until heated through.
05 - Create a base layer with chopped lettuce and warmed cauliflower rice. Arrange seasoned meat, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado on top in sections.
06 - Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the bowl.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of a burrito without the heavy rice and tortilla weighing you down
  • The fresh vegetables make every bite colorful, crisp, and full of texture
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights when you still want something special
02 -
  • Draining the excess fat after cooking the meat makes such a difference in the final texture, keeping everything fresh rather than greasy
  • Wait to add the avocado until the very last minute so it doesn't brown or get mushy from the warm ingredients
  • Room temperature ingredients taste so much better together, so try to take your cheese and sour cream out of the fridge while you're cooking
03 -
  • Toast your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to the meat—the heat releases their oils and makes the flavor much more intense
  • Season your vegetables with a tiny pinch of salt as you prep them, it makes every element taste intentional rather than just an afterthought

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