Low Carb Taco Casserole (Keto friendly)

Introduce

Chef :

StephieCanCook

Low Carb Taco Casserole (Keto friendly)

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!

Ingredient

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

eggs

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

8 oz

shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

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.

* Step 2

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

* Step 3

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

* Step 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.

* Step 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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