Low Carb Taco Skillet
This low carb taco skillet skips the tortillas and the white rice, and still delivers full taco flavor in one pan. 8g total carbs, 27g protein, done in 40 minutes.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 262kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- ½ small onion
- 1 whole red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cauliflower rice cooked
- ¼ cup black beans optional
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup tomato sauce use a low carb tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon green chillies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- squeeze of lime
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 whole green onion sliced
Instructions
- Cook frozen cauliflower rice in a dry frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until all moisture is gone and the edges are slightly crispy. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Once cooked through, remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper over medium heat until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cooked cauliflower rice and optional black beans to the pan and stir to combine.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano and garlic powder. Stir and cook the spices for about 60 seconds to bloom the flavour.
- Add the water, salt and black pepper and stir to deglaze the pan.
- Add the tomato sauce and optional green chillies and stir everything together.
- Return the ground beef to the pan and mix through until fully combined.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover with a lid. Cook on low until the cheese is fully melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime, chopped cilantro and sliced green onion.
- Serve topped with sour cream, guacamole or sliced avocado.
Note: the rendered fat from the ground beef is usually enough to sauté the vegetables in the next step. Add a small drizzle of oil only if the pan looks dry.
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Notes
- Black beans and green chillies are both optional but recommended
- Use your favourite low carb tomato sauce and check the label for added sugar
- Toppings not included in nutrition calculation
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great next day lunch
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
