Beef Taco Bowls are a quick and healthy, low carb, gluten free dinner recipe. Just 20 minutes from fridge to table!
My husband and I have been looking for ways to healthify our daily lives and one of the easiest ways to do that is to sneak more vegetables into our meals (shocker!)
We’re not talking about serving dinner with a sidecar of steamed broccoli or plain mashed potatoes through — BORING!
There are definitely more exciting ways to go about it, like low carb Beef Taco Bowls which are crushing it in the healthy AND delicious department!
Low Carb Beef Taco Bowls
Beef Taco Bowls are lean ground beef sauted with bagged coleslaw mix (hello vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants!) and my easy homemade taco seasoning, plus a splash of stock or water. Pile into bowls then top with a mountain of guacamole, a few tortilla chips for scooping if you’re not watching carbs too closely, plus a spoonful of salsa.
Healthy, easy, fast, flavorful – what more could you ask for?
Since it’s just lightly sauted, the coleslaw keeps a nice deep crunch which mimics a taco shell — though you’ll never miss it. The flavor is also very mild so the savory taco seasoning blend is what really shines.
Ready to eat?!
How to Make This Recipe
Start by browning lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat with chopped shallot or onion, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
Drain the beef if there’s a ton of extra fat (a little left is good) then add bagged coleslaw mix.
Again, this is such an easy and inexpensive way to add LOADS of health benefits to your meal!
Season again with a little salt, which will help the coleslaw soften, then saute until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes.
Last step is to add homemade taco seasoning plus a splash of chicken stock or water then stir to combine. If you’ve got my Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning on hand, use 2-3 Tablespoons plus a splash of stock or water.
Scoop the mixture into bowls, top with your favorites, then dig in!
Tweak your traditional taco night and serve these healthy, tasty, low carb bowls instead. And if you’ve jut got to have a shell or tortilla, no problem. Use the veggie-packed mixture as upgraded taco meat instead.
However you serve it – enjoy!
More Easy Tex-Mex Recipes
- Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce
- Mini Taco Meatloaf
- Spicy Shrimp Soup
- Homemade Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper
- Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
- Large Batch Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Homemade Burrito Bowls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 shallot or 1/2 small onion, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 12 oz coleslaw mix
- 1 recipe homemade taco seasoning, see notes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, or beef broth, or water
- Toppings: guacamole, salsa, green onions, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream
Directions
- Brown ground beef with shallot or onion plus salt and pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain extra fat if necessary then return to the skillet.
- Add coleslaw mix, season lightly with salt and pepper, then saute until cabbage is tender, 3-4 minutes. Add taco seasoning and broth or water then mix to combine. Serve with toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
Made this tonight and it was a winner! Didn’t add water, there was enough moisture from the cabbage and served over tortilla chips with all the fixings.
Fabulous! So glad you enjoyed, Mary!
I just tried this recipe and am delighted! Quick, easy, and flavorful! I used it on almond flour wraps/tortillas, and it really hits the spot! Thank you!
Ooh, that’s sounds delicious, Wanda! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
Your recipes are the best!!!!!! Can’t wait to try this with beef and with all the chicken breasts I ground, seasoned and froze. What are the Brown chips in the picure? Look so yummy!! Thanks
Hey Kristin! Do you think dividing this recipe up into individual portions then freezing them would mess up the food’s consistency? I’m desperately in need of single-serving/freezer-friendly meals! :P
I think that’d be totally fine! :)
Made this (with a few tweaks because I’m incapable of following directions) and it was delicious!!! Loved the sneaky veggies!!
Haha me too ;) Glad you enjoyed!