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    Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

    February 4, 2021 by Denise Bustard 6 Comments

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    With taco-seasoned meatballs, lime cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream, these low carb meatball burrito bowls are healthy and delicious! Prep them ahead for easy grab and go lunches with just 5 g net carbs per serving.

    Low carb lunches don't have to mean low flavor- BBQ meatloaf meal prep bowls and low carb cheesy chicken and rice are proof! These low carb meatball burrito bowls are another tasty option.

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    Table of Contents show
    1 Reasons you'll ♡ low carb meatball burrito bowls
    2 Ingredient notes
    3 Step by step directions
    4 FAQ
    5 More low carb meal prep bowls
    6 Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

    When it comes to easy lunch recipes, you can't beat the burrito bowl...it's just so easy and so versatile! This recipe puts a low carb spin on the burrito bowl with meatballs and cauliflower rice. Not only is it delicious, but filling, satisfying and low on carbs!

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    Reasons you'll ♡ low carb meatball burrito bowls

    • they are low in carbs
    • you can mix it up with whatever you have on hand
    • they are tasty and satisfying!

    Ingredient notes

    • ground beef- you can swap for ground turkey or pork to make the meatballs; form and cook using the same directions as for beef.
    • cauliflower rice- make your own or purchase pre-riced cauliflower at the grocery store. Note that grocery store cauliflower rice can vary in size and you may need to adjust the cook time slightly
    • tomatoes- I don't normally recommend tomatoes for meal prep, but since the pico de gallo is already somewhat 'wet' and gets mixed in with everything, they work surprisingly well in this recipe.
    • sour cream- adds healthy fat and moisture to the bowls. You will want to store in a condiment container until just prior to serving

    Step by step directions

    overhead shot of rows of meatballs on sheet pan

    1. Prep the meatballs- In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef with worcestershire sauce, salt, egg, and a lower carb taco seasoning (*)

    Roll into 1.5 tablespoon balls and arrange on a sheet pan. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked through.

    *a note on taco seasoning- regular store bought taco seasoning has sneaky carbs so you can either make your own low carb homemade taco seasoning or purchase some online.

    2. Make cauliflower rice- Fit a 7 cup or larger food processor with a steel S blade. Fill to the top with cauliflower florets. Pulse 10-15 times until broken down into rice-sized pieces.

    To cook the rice, heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, salt, garlic powder and lime zest to the pan, and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until softened slightly (but not mushy!). Set aside to cool.

    3. Stir together pico de gallo- Combine tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice and salt in a bowl.

    overhead shot of four glass meal prep containers with Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

    4. Assemble bowls- Divide the meatballs, cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream between four meal prep containers. Enjoy immediately, or store for later.

    FAQ

    Do we serve these hot or cold?

    It's completely up to you! I usually serve cold, but they'd be good warm as well.

    Can I make this vegan?

    Check out my vegan burrito bowls here.

    Can I change up the cauliflower rice?

    Sure! Check out these 7 cauliflower rice recipes.

    Which other toppings can I add to my burrito bowls?

    I added shredded cheese and some sour cream, but use what you have in the fridge! Other low carb burrito bowl ideas: guacamole or fresh avocado, salsa, sauteed zucchini & bell peppers.

    Can I change the flavor of the meatballs?

    Sure, try one of these 7 Baked Turkey Meatballs


    More low carb meal prep bowls

    • Low Carb Satay Beef Meal Prep
    • Low Carb Meatloaf & Cauliflower Mash
    • Cauliflower Fried Rice 
    • 26 Low Carb Meals Perfect For Meal Prep
    • Low Carb Indian Chicken Skillet

    ☆ Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear how it turned out! Leave me a review and star rating in the comments below. Your reviews help so much!

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    5 from 2 votes

    Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 4
    With taco-seasoned meatballs, lime cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream, these low carb meatball burrito bowls are healthy and delicious! Prep them ahead for easy grab and go lunches with just 5 g net carbs per serving.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time45 mins

    Ingredients

    Taco Meatballs

    • 1 lb lean ground beef see note 1
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons low carb taco seasoning see note 2
    • 1 egg

    Lime Cauliflower Rice

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
    • 3 cups riced cauliflower see note 3
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 lime zested

    Pico De Gallo

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
    • 1 jalapeno minced
    • ½ lime juiced
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    Low Carb Burrito Bowls

    • ½ cup cheese shredded
    • ¼ cup sour cream see note 4
    • salsa optional
    • avocado or guacamole optional

    Instructions

    • Prep the meatballs- In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef with worcestershire sauce, salt, egg, and a lower carb taco seasoning (*)
      Roll into 1.5 tablespoon balls and arrange on a sheet pan. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
    • Make cauliflower rice- Fit a 7 cup or larger food processor with a steel S blade. Fill to the top with cauliflower florets. Pulse 10-15 times until broken down into rice-sized pieces.
      To cook the rice, heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, salt, garlic powder and lime zest to the pan, and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until softened slightly (but not mushy!). Set aside to cool.
    • Stir together pico de gallo- Combine tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice and salt in a bowl.
    • Assemble bowls- Divide the meatballs, cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream between four meal prep containers. Enjoy immediately, or store for later.
      overhead shot of four glass meal prep containers with low carb meatball burrito bowls

    Notes

    1- you can swap for ground turkey or pork to make the meatballs; form and cook for the same amount of time
    2- regular taco seasoning adds a sneaky 8g carbs onto this recipe (2g/portion), you can also use a homemade low carb taco seasoning
    3- store bought cauliflower rice can vary in size; adjust cook time as needed
    4- sour cream stays fresh if stored in a condiment container. See my shop for the ones I like!
    Nutritional info does not include avocados or other optional toppings.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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