Low Carb Taco Casserole (Keto friendly)

Name: Low Carb Taco Casserole (Keto friendly)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb 80/20 ground beef; 1 tbs chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup sugar free salsa; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

Midwest USA

During my pregnancy I had to start monitoring carbs for health reasons (I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes). I was not, however, allowed to cut out carbs completely because babies need the carbs to develop properly.
Since having my daughter I have to continue monitoring my carbs, but I am free to start cutting them out more frequently so have started transitioning to more and more low carb and "carb free" recipes.
I saw a "keto bacon cheeseburger casserole" recipe floating around, and it instantly made me think of how much I love taco pie. So, I took the concept for the casserole and adapted it to a taco pie variety. It is excellent and you won't miss the added carbs by way of crust/chips/batter. Give it a shot!

StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

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Ingredients

1 lb80/20 ground beef
1 tbschili powder
1 tspground cumin
1/2 tsponion powder
1/2 tspgarlic powder
1/8 tspcayenne pepper
1/2 cupsugar free salsa
4eggs
1/2 cupheavy cream
1/2 tspsalt
1/4 tspblack pepper
8 ozshredded cheddar cheese

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking up to a fine crumble as it cooks. While cooking stir in chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
2

Turn off heat, do not drain beef. Stir in salsa and transfer mixture to a 9x9 casserole dish. Spread out evenly.
3

In a medium bowl wisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Once combined, stir in half the cheese.
4

Pour egg mixture over meat mixture in casserole dish. Very gently give the mixtures a slight stir to work some of the cheese down into the meat.
5

Top with remaining cheese. Place in oven. Bake uncovered 20-25 minutes or until cheese on top is crispy and golden around the edges. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Top with your favorite garnishes and enjoy!

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StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

on March 08, 2019 02:15

Midwest USA

Cooking is a hobby and a passion of mine. I love cooking and trying new and different things. The best thing about cooking? I get to prepare delicious food for my family and friends that they (almost) always love! Lol.Many of my recipes are experiments in what I could make with what was available at the time. Many are simply my version of classic and/or popular dishes. A few are variations of recipes I have found elsewhere online but adjusted to our tastes. No matter what, though, each of my recipes is tried and tested before posting and I hope you find as much joy in preparing them as I do.