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Dinner
Taco Bowl (No Tortilla)
All the taco flavor in a bowl — seasoned beef, avocado, cheese, and salsa without the wrap.
- Net carbs
- ~9g
- Servings
- 2
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
Why this meal fits low carb
Seasoned meat, salsa, cheese, and lettuce give taco flavor without tortillas. Most of the carb risk sits in jarred salsa and any beans you add — keep salsa to a measured spoonful and skip sweet sauces.
Swaps
Use ground turkey or shredded chicken. Sour cream instead of cheese if you prefer.
Meal prep
Brown a large batch of taco meat for 3–4 bowls. Reheat and assemble with fresh lettuce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (low-sugar or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup salsa (no sugar added)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown beef; drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer 2 minutes.
- Divide lettuce between bowls.
- Top with beef, salsa, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
- Squeeze lime over the top and serve.
Tips
Make your own seasoning to avoid cornstarch and sugar in packets. Check salsa and seasoning packets with the [net carb / recipe carb calculator](/net-carb-calculator) before you log the meal.
Check the numbers
This recipe is about ~9g net carbs per serving and ~26g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:
- Net carb calculator — label math for sauces, yogurt, sausages
- Keto macro calculator — daily protein / fat / carb targets
- More recipes under 10g net carbs
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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com