Cumin-Spiced Ground Beef Taco Bowl
A low-carb taco bowl featuring ground beef seasoned with cumin and chili powder, served over a bed of fresh leafy greens. This Mexican-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 80/20 ground beef, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups mixed leafy greens
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sliced avocado
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 pound 80/20 ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper over the beef. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes to let spices bloom.
- Step 6: To serve, divide 4 cups mixed leafy greens between 4 bowls.
- Step 7: Top each bowl with seasoned ground beef, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 sliced avocado.
- Step 8: Serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful keto taco bowl.







