Easy Ground Beef Burrito Bowls Recipe

Name: Easy Ground Beef Burrito Bowls Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup fajita veggies; 1/2 cup cauliflower rice; 1/2 cup ground beef taco meat; optional toppings: sliced avocado, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, lime, cilantro, whole30 queso

by Natalie on May 3, 2019 — updated February 15, 2025 // 8 Comments »

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These easy beef burrito bowls are a flavorful mix of seasoned lean ground beef, fajita veggies, crisp shredded lettuce, cauliflower rice, and all your favorite toppings. They’re perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep and deliver fresh flavors in every bite. Whether you’re feeding the whole family or making a quick lunch, these bowls are a go-to option for a perfect meal that’s satisfying and healthy!

white bowl filled with ground beef, cauliflower rice, veggies, and lettuce, and topped with jalapeno, avocado, and lime

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Why You’ll Love This Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe

What I love most about these beef burrito bowls is how versatile they are! You can load up your bowl with toppings like avocado, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, queso, or corn salsa to make it your own. It’s quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients—perfect for meal prep or a next day lunch.I personally love mine with romaine lettuce, fajita veggies, cauliflower rice, and lean ground beef taco meat. Then I top mine with a ripe avocado, sliced jalapeno, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Because this recipe is so versatile, it’s great for the whole family. Simple ingredients, minimal prep and cleanup, and maximum taste. Win win win! If you love these beef burrito bowls, try my keto taco salad too!

Ingredient Notes

Chopped Romaine Lettuce: Adds a fresh, crisp base to the bowl that balances out the rich and savory toppings. You can also use shredded lettuce if you prefer.
Fajita Veggies: Smoky and caramelized, fajita veggies like bell peppers and onions add sweetness and crunch. Use Trader Joe’s frozen fajita veggies to make this super quick, or you can make them homemade with this easy recipe.
Cauliflower Rice: A light and low-carb base that soaks up all the delicious flavors—use leftover rice, make a fresh batch, or swap with white rice, brown rice, or Mexican rice if you’re not keto.
Ground Beef Taco Meat: The star of the show, this seasoned and flavorful beef is my go-to recipe for burrito bowls—perfectly spiced and so easy to make! Or, for a lighter option, try ground turkey instead.
Extra toppings: The fun part! Top with whatever you like or try something new. You can’t go wrong here! Try red onion, greek yogurt (or sour cream), avocado, fresh cilantro, or shredded cheddar cheese. See above for what I like in mine!

For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the printable recipe card below.

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How to Make Easy Beef Burrito Bowls

Step 1: Layer all ingredients in a bowl in this order: lettuce, fajita veggies, cauliflower rice, and ground beef. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Alternative Toppings: If you’re not keto or low-carb, you can also add black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, regular rice, tortilla chips, or whatever toppings you love!
Dairy-Free Queso: I absolutely love this whole30 cashew queso recipe. If you want to add some cheesy flavor without the dairy, for sure try this!
Meal Prep: These beef burrito bowls are super easy to make ahead for meal prep. Simply portion out your bowls in individual containers and store them in the refrigerator. A super simple grab-and-go lunch.
Make it Spicy: This recipe is pretty mild. If you like heat, add some red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, or chili powder to your taco meat. Sliced jalapenos also make a great spicy topping!
Make a batch of homemade taco seasoning so you have it on hand anytime you need to season taco meat.

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Serving Tips

One of my favorite ways to make this an interactive family dinner is to let everyone in my family (including the kids) build their own bowls! This way, they get the veggies and protein, but they can pick their toppings to make it their own. It’s also really fun and a great way to start a conversation!

These beef bowls are a meal all on their own but if you want some sides try chips and guacamole, spicy Mexican coleslaw, or Mexican charred corn salad. Add some sea salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor.

Storage Tips

Store leftover ingredients separately in an airtight container or any refrigerator safe containers for up to 4 days. Reheat or serve cold.

Alternatively, you can store the bowls already assembled. Just be aware that this will probably be best cold so you don’t have to heat the lettuce.

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Recipe FAQs

Are burrito bowls healthy?

Yes! The nutritional information will change depending on which toppings you choose, however, the base recipe including lettuce, ground beef, cauliflower rice, and fajita veggies is 337 calories, 6 net carbs, and 23 grams of protein.

What do burrito bowls have in them?

Burrito bowls are one of those meals that are customized to your taste. So if you don’t like rice, don’t add it. Do you want to double the meat? That’s fine! Typically, a burrito bowl contains the same contents as a burrito, without the tortilla. So build your bowl how you like it!

Try these Mexican Inspired Recipes Next!

Keto Grilled Steak Tacos

Keto Crispy Verde Shredded Chicken Tacos

Keto Mexican Turkey Burgers

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken Tacos

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