A low carb steak taco bowl that will satisfy your Mexican food cravings in under 30 minutes. Serve as is or in low carb tortillas or lettuce leaves for a satisfying one pot meal!
This recipe originally published December 2017 and updated with all new photos, step by step instructions and cooking tips.
Low Carb Steak Taco Bowl uses leftover meat and veggies you probably already have on hand. Cook this recipe in a large skillet for a one pot meal! This steak taco recipe is super flexible as you can use any leftover beef or steak. You can also use ground beef here, but I find the steak strips make for a heartier, more satisfying meal.
Why this recipe works:
- Uses leftover beef or steak for an economical meal option.
- One pot meal for quick clean-up.
- Easily made family-friendly by serving in flour tortillas.
- Ready in under 30 minutes!
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The main ingredients:
- Mushrooms- I use portobello- use your favorite type
- Peppers- poblanos or bell peppers may be used
- Steak- choose your preferred type of steak- anything from filet to sirloin to round steak will work
- Taco Seasoning mix- this helps add the authentic Mexican flavor. I use a lower sodium variety.
- Queso- melting cheese makes a delicious topping to this steak bowl. If you don't have quest, sprinkle on whatever cheese you like.
How to make low carb steak taco bowl:
- Add veggies to skillet and sauce.
- Saute until tender and cooked.
- Meanwhile add taco seasoning to steak.
- Saute steak until brown and fully cooked.
- Add veggies back to skillet then drizzle cheese over all.
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Expert Tips:
- Have all ingredients sliced and ready to go as this recipe goes quickly once started.
- Slice steak thinly to speed up cooking time.
- Have queso warmed and ready to pour.
Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs in this recipe? This recipe contains 2gm carb as is. Remember, tortillas will add extra carbs.
- What can I serve with this meal? Serve with regular or low carb tortillas, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
- Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time? Yes, prepare to the point of adding cheese. Warm the recipe then add cheese
- What are some low carb options besides tortilla? Heres a recipe for low carb tortillas using cheese- I've never made these, but that would work great with this recipe! Here is a link to a low carb taco shell that uses pork rinds- it has great ratings too! Another option is to stuff the taco bowl mixture into bell peppers. Bell peppers make great "edible bowls" for low carb fillings- check out my low carb philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers which cooks in one pot on top of the stove- very easy.
Hope you enjoy this low carb steak taco bowl! Be sure to check out these other low carb favorites:
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Low Carb Steak Taco Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ small onion, sliced thinly or 5-6 green onions
- 8 small portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small poblano pepper may use bell pepper
- salt and pepper
- 10 oz steak, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup queso melting cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1-2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium skillet and add garlic, onions, mushrooms and peppers. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet.
- Add taco mix to sliced steak. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to skillet and heat over medium. Add steak and stir fry until brown and cooked- about 1-2 minutes depending on thickness of slices.
- Add cooked veggies back to skillet with steak and stir.
- Heat queso and pour over steak mixture.
Notes
- Have all ingredients sliced and ready to go as this recipe goes quickly once started.
- Slice steak thinly to speed up cooking time.
- Have queso warmed and ready to pour.
JACKIE
I love this recipe!! It is delicious! I make twice or more a month!
Heather
Hi! What exactly is queso melting cheese? Is there a particular brand you use? Thank you!
Charlotte
This is the white cheese served with chips in Mexican restaurants. It is usually found on the chip aisle or in the cooler with other cheeses. Also velveeta makes a queso melting cheese that will work. Hope that helps!