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Savory Keto Beef Barbacoa Bowls Easy Homemade Cauliflower Rice Recipe

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A flavorful and hearty keto-friendly beef barbacoa bowl served with fresh, fluffy cauliflower rice. This recipe is perfect for a low-carb lifestyle and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Optional toppings: avocado slices, fresh lime wedges, shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend), sour cream or Greek yogurt, pickled jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden crust forms. Transfer beef to a plate. (15 minutes)
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and ground cloves. Stir until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. (7 minutes)
  4. Pour in apple cider vinegar and beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Return beef to the pot, nestling it into the liquid. (5 minutes)
  5. Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is fall-apart tender. Stir occasionally and add broth if dry. (2 hours 30 minutes)
  6. While beef simmers, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized grains form. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then stir in cauliflower rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cilantro if using. (15 minutes)
  7. Shred beef directly in the pot using two forks and mix with cooking juices. (5 minutes)
  8. Assemble bowls by spooning cauliflower rice into bowls, topping with shredded beef barbacoa, and adding optional toppings like avocado, lime wedges, cheese, or sour cream. (5 minutes)

Notes

Use well-marbled chuck roast for tender meat. Pulse cauliflower in short bursts to avoid mush. Searing beef is essential for flavor. Slow cooking is key for tenderness. Keep garlic from burning when cooking cauliflower rice. Leftovers reheat well. Can be adapted for slow cooker or vegetarian versions.

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