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    Home » Main Dishes » Keto Taco Casserole

    Keto Taco Casserole

    Published: Oct 22, 2020 · Modified: Oct 13, 2021 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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    Sometimes I just crave some Tex-Mex flavors. But it can be tough to make the meals in low carb form. My version of Mexican food typically involves a bunch of chips, tortillas, beans, etc. All super yummy and super high in carbs.

    So when I found a keto taco casserole, I knew I had to try it. All my favorite flavors in a low carb package? Sign me up!

    Ingredients

    • Ground beef
    • Onion
    • Garlic clove
    • Bell pepper
    • Taco seasoning
    • Eggs (2)
    • Shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
    • Optional toppings: sour cream, tomatoes, green onions
    keto taco casserole in an oval dish

    How to make this keto taco casserole

    Start by browning the meat in a large skillet. Add the green pepper and onion and cook until the meat is fully brown. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.  Then turn off the heat, add the taco seasoning and stir to evenly distribute.

    Transfer the beef to a 1 ½ quart casserole dish.

    In a separate bowl, beat the 2 eggs lightly. Then add half the shredded cheese and stir in. Pour this mixture over the beef in the casserole dish. Mix it up a little to ensure the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the meat.

    Top with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. The cheese should be nice and melted and a little bit bubbly by then. 😀

    • Keto casserole before baking
    • Keto casserole after baking and with toppings

    Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite low carb toppings. 😃

    Variations for this keto casserole

    The original recipe (from Curbing Carbs) started with 2 pounds of beef and double all the ingredients. My version is simply smaller to scale it to a two-person household. But if you’re feeding a crowd, feel free to double it up with the larger version. You’ll need a larger dish, of course.

    I used green pepper, you could instead use a red, orange or yellow if that’s your preference.

    You could also make this in a pie plate for a keto taco pie! I recommend a deep dish pie plate so you don't run out of room. And the pie pieces probably won't come out "clean." But sometimes it's just fun to make it a little different. 😃

    And let’s talk about cheese. Because seriously, can it ever be too much? I tried a version of this with 4 ounces of cream cheese added to the meat. I added it while the meat was still in the skillet and made sure it was evenly “melted” and mixed throughout the meat. Then proceeded to transfer to a casserole dish and add the shredded cheese as the recipe describes. It was delightful – feel free to give that version a try!

    Serving suggestions

    I love the flexibility of this casserole! I can’t resist a good taco salad or burrito bowl and using this as a component works wonderfully. Lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream round out the bowl and make it a completely satisfying meal.

    It also works great as a dip – just dig right in with your favorite tortilla chip (assuming you’re not trying to follow a keto plan, of course). This makes a great approach when you need to also feed “non-keto” family members. Wrap some of the casserole in a flour tortilla and roll it up into a yummy burrito. Everybody’s happy!

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    I hope you give this low carb taco casserole a try!

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    Keto Taco Casserole

    A low carb version of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors. Every night is taco night!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 412kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • ¼ cup diced onion
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¼ green bell pepper diced
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup shredded cheese Mexican blend

    Instructions

    • In a skillet, brown the beef. Add the onions and green pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is well browned. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove excess grease if needed.
    • Turn off the heat and add the taco seasoning. Stir well to mix.
    • Transfer to a 1 ½ quart casserole dish.
    • In a small bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add ½ cup of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
    • Add egg/cheese mix to the beef in the casserole dish. Mix gently to evenly distribute the cheese. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
    • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 350F.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    More Tex-Mex meal ideas

    • Burrito Pie
    • Crunch Wrap
    • Brown Rice and Bean Bake
    • Salsa Chicken

    More Keto/Low Carb meal ideas

    • Keto Chicken Taco Casserole
    • Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef
    • Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
    • Low Carb Chicken "Noodle" soup
    • Cream Cheese Pinwheels
    • And for sure have a Keto Margarita!
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    Filed Under: Beef, Keto, Main Dishes Tagged With: Carnivores, Keto, Low Carb, mexican

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      November 17, 2020 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious but I really like how versatile this dish is for different diets and preferences. Perfectly family friendly!

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 17, 2020 at 8:28 am

        Yes I agree - it really does work for all members of the family!

        Reply
    2. Kushigalu

      November 17, 2020 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      Love this low carb version of casserole. So flavorful. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 17, 2020 at 8:29 am

        Thank you, I agree. It has the kind of flavor that makes you feel like you're not giving anything up!

        Reply
    3. Chris Collins

      November 17, 2020 at 4:28 am

      5 stars
      Total comfort food! Definitely making this for dinner tomorrow 🙂

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 17, 2020 at 8:29 am

        It will satisfy! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Adrianne Jamieson

      November 17, 2020 at 2:47 am

      5 stars
      I love that you have done your own Mexican twist on this recipe!! There are so many delicious flavours, yum and yummmmm!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 17, 2020 at 8:30 am

        Yes I love me some Tex-Mex flavor! Always a hit in this house!

        Reply
    5. Nathan

      November 16, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I love the idea to use it as a dip--anything that gives me an excuse to eat tortilla chips is good in my book!

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 17, 2020 at 8:30 am

        Right?!? It makes a fantastic dip!

        Reply
    6. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      October 28, 2020 at 3:25 am

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering. I have to make this tonight!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 28, 2020 at 6:45 am

        I hope you enjoy it like we do!

        Reply
    7. Chef Dennis

      October 28, 2020 at 3:08 am

      5 stars
      This Keto Taco Casserole is making my tummy growl!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 28, 2020 at 6:44 am

        You'll make that tummy happy when you make it!

        Reply
    8. Audrey

      October 27, 2020 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      Great for a busy weeknight dinner.

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 27, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        Yes, it's great for busy weeknights!

        Reply
    9. Marina

      October 27, 2020 at 6:11 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious, cannot wait to make it on our Mexican night!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 27, 2020 at 8:19 am

        Perfect Mexican night food!

        Reply
    10. FOODHEAL

      October 26, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      Surely this should be a warming breakfast during cold days....

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 27, 2020 at 8:19 am

        What a wonderful idea for breakfast!

        Reply
    11. Emily Flint

      October 26, 2020 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious meal to make any day of the week. My family is not keto, but they absolutely love tacos so this taco casserole was gone in no time! I also love how easy it was to make.

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 26, 2020 at 10:58 am

        I'm so glad your family enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Vincit Omina

      October 22, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      This rocks!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 22, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        Thank you! It's a favorite in this house!

        Reply
    13. Big Trouble

      October 22, 2020 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      You know, I bet this would be delicious substituting fake meat for the beef and ground tofu for the eggs. I may have to try this! It looks just SO DANG GOOD!!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 22, 2020 at 2:41 pm

        It sounds good with your substitutions as well! Yummy!

        Reply

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