Description
This Healthy Taco Bowl recipe features seasoned ground beef cooked with onions and garlic, served over crisp iceberg lettuce wedges and topped with fresh tomatoes, radishes, cilantro, and a tangy homemade yogurt lime crema. It’s a flavorful, low-carb meal perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Meat
- 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef (or any ground meat)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6–8 tbsp Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Salt, as needed
For the Bowls
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- Tomatoes, cut into pieces
- Lena’s Kitchen Pickled Onions
- Cilantro, fresh
- Radishes, sliced
For the Yogurt Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin out the sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare Yogurt Lime Crema: In a small bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt or sour cream with lime juice, sea salt, garlic powder, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce to desired consistency. Whisk thoroughly and set aside until assembly.
- Sauté Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Garlic: Add the finely chopped garlic to the pan and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Cook Ground Meat: Add the ground beef to the pan. Use a spatula to break it apart and cook until no longer pink, approximately 7 minutes, ensuring even browning.
- Add Taco Seasoning: Stir in 6 to 8 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning and mix well. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Assemble Taco Bowls: Cut the head of iceberg lettuce into wedges and place on serving plates. Top each wedge generously with the cooked taco meat mixture.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Sprinkle chopped tomatoes, sliced radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, and Lena’s Kitchen pickled onions over the meat and lettuce.
- Drizzle with Crema: Spoon the prepared yogurt lime crema over the assembled bowls. Finish each serving with a light sprinkle of additional taco seasoning for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat for a different variation.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the taco meat.
- Lettuce wedges can be swapped for romaine or butter lettuce if preferred.
- The crema can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For gluten-free meal options, double-check that the taco seasoning mix contains no gluten ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Healthy taco bowls, ground beef taco recipe, keto taco bowls, low carb Mexican food, yogurt lime crema, easy taco seasoning
