Keto Taco Salad Without Shells

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Last Updated on July 27, 2023 by Toya

This keto taco salad without shells is the perfect keto salad to indulge in when you want something healthy but also super delicious.

If you’ve been on keto for any amount of time, you know that taco salads are a go-to meal for days when you need something easy and quick, and this easy taco salad without shells will not disappoint.  The recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be made with so many different flavors to suit anyone’s needs.

Yes, you can have tacos on keto. Of course, they have to be made with a keto-friendly taco shell to help you stay in ketosis. However, not everyone wants to make tacos with shells. Sometimes, a delicious keto taco salad with no shell is exactly what is required for a lovely, satisfying keto meal.

This is especially true for keto since regular tacos shells contain an average of over 15 grams of carbs. Compare this to this low-carb taco salad without shells, which is less than 4 grams of carbs per serving and you’ll understand why we just had to make it!

 

Delicious ground beef low carb taco salad in a bowl

This healthy ground beef low carb taco bowl recipe is so versatile and easy to make and can surely be something that the entire family enjoys.

These are healthy, low in carbs, can be made in under 30 minutes, and tastes divine. The best part is that these make the perfect weeknight dinner that’ll keep you in ketosis and save you lots of time in the kitchen.

 

Ingredients in keto friendly taco salad

For this particular keto taco bowl recipe, we use these easy-to-find ingredients:

For meat

• 500 grams of ground beef, with at least 10% fat
• ½ cup of red pepper, finely chopped
• ½ cup of white onion, finely chopped
• 2 crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground onion
• ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped

For cauliflower rice

• A medium head of cauliflower
• 2 butter spoons
• 2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped

For the guacamole

• ½ cup of avocado
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped purple onion
• 1 green chili
• 1 crushed garlic
• One lemon’s juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For sauces

• ¼ cup of sour cream

 

How to make keto taco salad without shell

To make this keto taco salad recipe, gather all of your ingredients in one place, and let’s begin.

 

 

In a large pot, over medium-high heat, place the oil, crushed garlic, and chopped onion. Cook for about five minutes until the onions become clear.

 

Next add the red pepper and continue cooking for approximately three more minutes.

 

Then add the shredded meat, and mix everything together with a wooden spoon. Cook this until the meat turns brown.

Meanwhile, mix all the condiments in a small bowl, to make a simple low carb taco seasoning, or try this easy taco seasoning mixture without cumin if you don’t like the stuff.

Sprinkle with the seasoning and the chopped cilantro, mix well, and cook covered for 15 minutes more. Then turn off the stove and leave the meat there to keep the heat.

 

Next, you need to make some cauliflower rice.

You can make the cauliflower rice in two or three different ways. To begin, wash and dry your head of cauliflower very well then ensure that it is reduced to very small pieces similar to the size of rice. To do this, you either:

1. Cut into small florets and process in the food processor to obtain pieces similar to the size of rice.
2. Cut the cauliflower into three or four large pieces and grate it with a kitchen grater. Discard the stems.
3. On a cutting board, with a sharp knife, cut very thin pieces of cauliflower until the desired size is obtained.

We used a food processor for an easier process.

 

When you have the cauliflower rice, melt the butter in a pan and sauté the cauliflower until it is a little soft. Finally, sprinkle with the chopped coriander and reserve to serve.

 

Then in a small mixing bowl, mash the avocado with a fork, add the 3 tablespoons of finely chopped purple onion, 1 green chili, 1 crushed garlic, One lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well then reserve.

Note: You should always add a few drops of lemon on top so that the guacamole does not turn black.

 

For the plating: Serve a generous portion of meat, next to cauliflower rice, guacamole, and sour cream. Additionally, you can add a bit of grated cheddar cheese, a lemon cut in a cross, or some chopped chili.

Did you enjoy this recipe? If you did, try out some more easy keto lunch ideas or some of my cheap keto recipes for people on a budget here. 

 

FAQs about low carb taco salad without shells

How many carbs are in taco salad without the shell?

A taco salad without the shell can still run as high as 40 grams of carbs per serving. This is so because classic taco salad without the shell still contains corn and black beans which are both high in carbs.

How many calories in taco salad without shell?

A taco salad without shell typically contains between 250-400 calories per serving depending on the ingredients used to make the taco salad.

How many carbs are in a low carb taco salad?

A low carb taco salad generally contains less than 8 grams of carbs. In my own recipe, my low carb taco salad contains 4.4 grams of carbs and 0.6 grams of fiber per serving.

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