Low-Carb Mexican Beef Taco Bowl with Spinach and Eggs
Seasoned ground beef taco filling over wilted spinach, topped with eggs for extra protein and satiety.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt(optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
- 4 cups spinach
- 8 eggs
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- 2
Add garlic for 30 seconds, then add ground beef. Cook until browned and crumbled, 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes to toast spices.
- 4
Add a splash of water (2–3 tbsp) and simmer 2–3 minutes until the mixture is cohesive. Finish with lime juice.
- 5
Wilt spinach in the same pan for 30–60 seconds (or in a separate pan) until just tender.
- 6
Create 8 wells in the mixture and crack eggs into them. Cover and cook on low until whites set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- 7
Serve hot with extra lime if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
700
35% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 920 mg |
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