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Paleo Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice {Whole30}

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Whole 30 Egg Free No Added Sugar

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They’re family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They're family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

I just might be starting to really dig cauliflower rice – trust me – I never thought I’d say that.

Coming from a long distance running background and filling up on lots of starchy veggies when I started paleo (which I still love!) I never saw much of a need for cauliflower rice, especially since, well, it doesn’t actually taste like rice (oops –  was that a spoiler?!)

Anyway, after making my cauliflower fried rice and actually really enjoying it, I decided that I just had to experiment with it more often.

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They're family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

And who knew?!  It totally has its place, even for a carb lover like me. And, while no, it doesn’t taste like rice, it’s totally possible to get that “rice” texture that blends really well with the other ingredients in certain recipes – like the fried rice, and, viola!  Now with these burrito bowls.

To be honest, yet another reason I wasn’t thrilled with cauliflower rice is because it’s crazy messy to “rice” cauliflower yourself in a food processor (along the lines of ain’t no one got time for that, you know?!).

So, now that I see already-riced cauliflower, um, everywhere, including all the “regular” grocery stores in town, I had to cross that excuse of my list, and I’m pretty darn happy about it!

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They're family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

Actually, the one I bought for this recipe happened to be a mix of cauliflower and broccoli rice (who knew!) which is why you see some green in the photo above.

I couldn’t tell the difference between the broccoli and cauliflower whatsoever, so go for it if you’re feeling adventurous with your veggie rice.

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They're family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

Okay, so we talked about the cauli rice – but now for the even-better stuff – toppings!  I made a spicy (but not too spicy!) ground beef mixture with just a bit of tomato paste and water so it doesn’t dry out, and for extra flavor.

On that topic, I specify in the recipe NOT to drain fat from the beef, since keeping it gives more flavor and keeps it nice and moist!

Then, we have simple sautéed onions and peppers, plus a quick but REALLY delicious guacamole to top everything off.  I was eating this guacamole with a spoon (and so were the kids) after making it.  Simple, fresh, and so tasty!

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They're family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

Finally, a few fresh jalapeño slices plus extra cilantro makes these burrito bowls totally perfect!  They’re great for a quick weeknight dinner since everything is ready in just under 30 minutes.

You can also prep and cook each part ahead of time and then simple heat and assemble the bowls last minute!

I hope you’re craving burritos by now and ready to make these – let’s go!

Paleo Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice {Whole30, Keto}

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They're family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

Paleo Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice

These easy, filling, totally satisfying Paleo Burrito Bowls are packed with spicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, cauliflower rice and a quick guacamole.  Served over fried cauliflower rice with a kick for maximum flavor!   They're family approved, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly too!

Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: keto, Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 5
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Ingredients

For the Rice:

  • 12 oz cauli rice I purchased this pre-"riced"
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil or other cooking fat
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp jalapeño pepper minced
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Dash chipotle powder

For the Beef:

  • 1 lb grass fed ground beef 80-85% lean
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil or other cooking fat
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • Chipotle powder To taste - I added a generous dash
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 Tbsp water

Peppers & Onions:

  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil or other cooking fat
  • sprinkle of sea salt

Guacamole:

  • 1 large ripe avocado or 2 small
  • 2-3 Tbsp onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1-2 Tbsp jalapeno peppers minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish

Instructions

For Cauli Rice:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add coconut oil or other fat. Add the riced cauliflower and stir to coat. Cover skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes to steam.
  2. Uncover and stir, then add the jalapeño pepper, salt, seasonings and lime juice. Cook and stir another minute or two uncovered until you have desired texture, then remove from heat.

For Beef, Peppers, Onions:

  1. Meanwhile in a separate skillet (or the same one after cooking the cauli rice) heat 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium high heat.
  2. Crumble the beef into the skillet and break up lumps with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the salt and all seasonings and cook, stirring occasionally until browned. Do not drain the fat. Lower heat to medium-low and add the tomato paste and water, stir to combine. Continue to cook and stir until thickened, then remove to a separate bowl.
  3. Heat the same skillet over medium (keeping juices in skillet) and add 1 tbsp coconut oil. Add peppers and onions and stir to coat with fat. Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt to taste, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until softened and browning, then remove from heat.
  4. To make the guacomole, mash together the avocado with the rest of the ingredients, adjusting seasonings to taste.
  5. *To assemble the bowls, begin with the cauliflower rice, then layer the beef, peppers and onions, and guacamole. Garnish with more cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*To make this ahead of time, cook everything and store separately covered in the refrigerator, then reheat on the stove top or in the oven until heated through. Make the guacamole when ready to serve to avoid browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Sodium: 609mg
Potassium: 843mg
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Vitamin A: 1085IU
Vitamin C: 80.1mg
Calcium: 44mg
Iron: 3.1mg

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Want More Paleo and Whole30 Deliciousness?  Try One of These Related Recipes:

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Darcy says

    January 15, 2018 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    Immediately made for dinner, swapping chicken for beef because I had some already cooked in the fridge. It was delicious! Spice it up or down according to taste.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 15, 2018 at 8:41 am

      Sounds great! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kimberlie says

    January 16, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this and it was amazing!! We made the ground beef a little spicier but it was hit. Thanks for all your great recipes, I have used several since I’m doing the January Whole30!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 17, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      So happy you guys liked this and you’ve been enjoying the recipes – awesome 🙂

      Reply
  3. mel_OutRunCF says

    January 20, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for my work lunches this week. I got four healthy, nutritious, quick and delicious lunches! Thanks for this recipe… I needed inspiration!

    Reply
  4. Becca says

    January 23, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Had this the other night. Healthy and Delicious. So much flavor. I also made your lemon/blueberry muffins. My husband and kids devoured them. Might have to make a double batch next time.
    I want to try all your recipes!
    Thanks!
    Becca

    Reply
  5. Tracy K says

    January 27, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    It’s so good!!

    Reply
  6. Chris says

    February 1, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this! We went a bit simpler on the guac and just mixed avocado and lime, but it was great! Thank you, Michele! We love your recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 2, 2018 at 7:31 am

      Awesome! Happy to hear it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jamey says

    February 12, 2018 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious and I’ll definitely make it again while not doing the Whole30. I got lazy just used avocado and lime juice rather than making guac and it was still great.

    Reply
  8. Lindsey says

    April 4, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe so much! I think the tomato paste adds so much and all 3 of my boys love it too ? I have made it many times since discovering it during my first whole30. Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Christine says

    June 20, 2018 at 7:37 am

    5 stars
    These were delicious! The whole family loved them and didn’t even know they were Paleo! 🙂 Thanks for another great recipe Michele!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      June 20, 2018 at 9:39 pm

      Oh that’s awesome to hear!

      Reply
  10. Raquel says

    July 5, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    This was a crowd pleaser! Everything about this was delicious! I’ve got food allergies so I’m always looking for new recipes to include in our “rotation”. Like another commenter said, this would be great and not to mention easy for lunches. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 12, 2018 at 10:14 am

      So thrilled you all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  11. Mary says

    July 25, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious!! The flavor was fantastic and so simple to whip up on a week night after work!

    Reply
  12. Allison Jefferson says

    August 13, 2018 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    My family loved this dish! It was the perfect balance of healthy comfort feeling food. Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Tonya Mace says

    September 8, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious!! And I say that as someone inextricably drawn to sugar, dairy and carbs. My daughter and I are trying whole 30 and this is by far my favorite meal we’ve had so far!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

    Reply
  14. Christina says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this awesome tasty recipe. I made this for the freezer to prep for when our 3rd child arrives. Easy to make and put together. I added extra veggies, including zucchini because that is what we had on hand. I bought wholey guacamole discs and froze them so I can enjoy guac with the bowl. This made 5 individual meals. I will definitely be making this again when I do my next whole30 challenge.

    Reply
  15. Lynn says

    February 3, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    maddening all the ads, never did find out where I could print the recipe so on to a different one

    Reply
  16. Peyton says

    December 11, 2019 at 12:40 am

    5 stars
    So yummy just ate it for dinner ! Definitely will be making again!

    Reply
  17. nicole barrett says

    June 16, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    My husband loves this. It has become a staple in our household, esp. for every round of W30!!

    Reply

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