Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

Low carb meatball burrito bowls with taco-seasoned meatballs, cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream with only 5 g net carbs per serving. 

When it comes to easy lunch recipes, you can’t beat the burrito bowl…it’s just so easy and so versatile!

Today I’m putting 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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How to make low carb burrito bowls

There are a few different components to this meal prep recipe but I’m going to suggest shortcuts so you can cut down on prep time!

Low carb taco meatballs- I took my turkey taco meatball recipe from this post with 7 Turkey Meatball Recipes and modified it a bit: I omitted the breadcrumbs (I find almond flour seeps out of the meatballs and adds unnecessary carbs), and swapped the ground turkey for ground beef.

*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.

Cauliflower Rice- I used my favorite cauliflower rice recipe and only seasoned it with some lime zest and garlic powder. You can use pre-riced cauliflower to cut down on prep time!

Pico de gallo- I chopped up some fresh tomatoes, jalapenos and seasoned with lime and salt. You can use a store-bought salsa as a short cut.

Other toppings- 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 make this vegan? Check out my vegan burrito bowls here.

Can I spice up the cauliflower rice? Sure! Check out these 7 cauliflower rice recipes.

Can I swap the ground beef? Sure, you can use equal amounts of ground turkey or ground chicken!

Can I change the flavor of the meatballs? Sure, try one of these 7 Baked Turkey Meatballs

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Low Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: beef, low carb, meal prep

Calories: 347kcal

Author: Denise

Servings: 4

Low carb meatball burrito bowls with taco-seasoned meatballs, cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream with only 5 g net carbs per serving. 

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time45 mins

Ingredients

Taco Meatballs

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons low carb taco seasoning (*see note)
• 1 egg

Lime Cauliflower Rice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
• 3 cups riced cauliflower (** see note)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lime (zested)

Pico De Gallo

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
• 1 jalapeno (minced)
• 1/2 lime (juiced)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Low Carb Burrito Bowls

• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• salsa (optional)
• avocado or guacamole (optional)

Instructions

Taco Meatballs

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Stir together all ingredients. Roll into 1.5 tablespoon balls, arrange on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Lime Cauliflower Rice

• While meatballs are baking, heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Add all ingredients to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until softened slightly (but not mushy!). Set aside to cool.

Pico De Gallo

• Stir together all ingredients.

Low Carb Burrito Bowls

• Divide all ingredients evenly between four 2-cup capacity storage containers.

Storage

• Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• You can enjoy these cold, or heated up.

Notes

*Regular taco seasoning adds a sneaky 8g carbs onto this recipe (2g/portion), you can also use a homemade low carb taco seasoning

**Find instructions on how to make cauliflower rice here!

Nutrition

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