Keto burritos are a fun meal for the entire family, whether they are low carb or not. By using homemade low carb tortillas, the net carbs per beef burrito are just 4.1g net carbs, including all fillings. What's inside? Tasty minced beef with Mexican spices, grated cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, coriander and sour cream. Finger-licking good!

There’s something about a good burrito that just brings a smile to my face. I think it's the hands-on activity at the table when you're filling the tortillas just the way you like it. Finger food is always fun!

By using the coconut flour tortillas I posted recently it's easy to make proper keto burritos. Because obviously, the rest of the traditional burrito ingredients - ground beef, salsa and veggies - are naturally low in carbs.

The tin foil really helps with the rolling, since the gluten free tortillas are quite small. (They are easier to flip that way, plus, they are quite filling as it's coconut flour!). It also stops all the stuffing falling out. Peel back the tin foil to eat!

These low carb burritos taste great hot and cold. Once they are firmly wrapped in the aluminium foil they make a great packed lunch or on-the-go meal. We took them to a picnic the other day and they were such a treat.

Ingredients for low carb burritos

ingredients for beef burritos measured into bowls

Here you can see all the ingredients I'm using. If possible, use grass fed, organic beef.

In terms of the queso, I used cheddar, but a gouda or a Monterey Jack would be just as good.

I love the crunch of the lettuce, the soft avocado and juicy tomatoes in the filling, but also the fragrant fresh coriander. If you like, also add a squeeze of lime!

How to make keto burritos

Make the keto tortillas as per my recipe here.

frying inions and garlic in a frying pan

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion and garlic over medium heat for 3 minutes until slightly soft.

Add the beef and cook for a further 4 - 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Add spices, tomato puree, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, stock and seasoning. Cook for about 5 - 10 minutes or until thick. Taste and adjust the seasoning to taste. Yes, you can add as much chili powder as you like!

And, of course, feel free to make the beef in an instant pot to get it extra tender.

a tortilla on aluminium paper with toppings, surrounded by bowls with topping ingredients

Place a sheet of tin foil on a flat surface, add 1 tortilla and layer with 3 - 4 tablespoon of mince, cheese, lettuce, avocado, fresh tomatoes, fresh coriander / cilantro and sour cream.

Roll the aluminium foil up into a burrito shape and cut in half with a sharp knife. Repeat for all the remaining tortillas.

Recipe variations

There's 1000 ways to make keto burritos, so here's a few ideas how you could tweak the recipe:

Change the tortilla: Use a different tortilla recipe - such as these 4 Ingredient Low Carb Tortillas! For for a lighter alternative just serve in a bowl (aka Keto burrito bowl :)) or in a large lettuce or cabbage leaf.

Change the protein: Instead of the beef, stuff them with pulled chicken and this easy guacamole. Alternatively, use my turkey chili or a white fish such as cod! Or, in fact, make low carb breakfast burritos and simply use fried or scrambled eggs.

Change the veggies: Want more veggie power in your burrito? Add some sautéed cauliflower rice to the mix!

Of course, the ground beef filling is super-versatile. Use it in all your Mexican creations, from tacos to enchiladas to nachos.

How to store beef burritos

Beef burritos are best served fresh. However, it's no problem to make the ingredients a day or two ahead and then assemble them before serving.

Alternatively, you can meal prep and freeze both the tortillas and the ground beef for up to 3 months. Defrost, assemble and serve!

More keto Mexican recipes

I have a weakness for Mexican food! These low carb tortilla chips are one of my most popular recipes and AH-MAY-ZING with dips.

Crispy, crunchy and perfect for dipping! These Keto low carb tortilla chips taste just as good as the real thing, but with a fraction of the carbs.

I also love to prep big batches of my own keto taco seasoning, which I keep in the cupboard for taco meat - one of our staple dinners. Here are some more Mexican keto recipes:

Mexican Breakfast Casserole