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Low carb taco bowls with shredded beef and brown rice

Low Carb Taco Bowl (gluten free)

Kayla Cappiello
This low carb taco bowl is a classic weeknight meal that are easy to make, delicious, and packed with spicy taco flavor. If you're following a low carb or keto diet, these low carb taco bowls are made with brown rice and cauliflower rice to keep it a low carb recipe.
This taco bowl recipe is naturally gluten free, has a dairy free option, a vegan option, a vegetarian option and a low fat option. To make this low carb taco bowl dairy free, simply use dairy-free sour cream and cheese. To make this recipe low fat, use low fat or fat-free sour cream and cheese. You can make this taco bowl recipe vegan by using vegan sour cream and vegan cheese and using shredded jackfruit instead of shredded beef. You can also skip the beef all together to make this recipe vegetarian.
This low carb taco bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep. Simply cook the shredded beef and cauliflower rice ahead of time. Then, when you're ready to eat, simply assemble your taco bowls and enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 3 serving
Calories 739 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded beef
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream low fat or dairy free
  • 1 pepper
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded low fat or dairy free
  • 1/4 cup jalapeños chopped
  • 1/2 avocado sliced

Instructions
 

  • On a cutting board, cut the pepper and onion into very thin slices. Add to large skillet with light oil cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute the peppers and onions for 10-15 minutes on low heat until soft and translucent.
  • Cook the brown rice according to package directions.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Warm the shredded beef in the oven, microwave or a skillet.
  • Add the shredded beef, peppers and onions, and jalapeños to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Assemble your taco bowls.
  • Top with the cauliflower rice, brown rice, shredded beef mixture, sour cream, and cheese. Garnish with avocado and additional jalapeños, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 739kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 34gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 962mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1915IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 5mg
Keyword gluten free
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