OH this one’s a keto comfort-food legend 🌮🥧
Savory taco beef, cheesy goodness, and a soft, almost-custardy base that slices clean.
🌮 Keto Beef Taco Pie
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional but still keto in moderation)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (keto-friendly / no sugar)
- ¼ cup tomato paste or ½ cup diced tomatoes (drained)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Cheesy Pie Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream or sour cream
Optional Toppings
- Sliced jalapeños
- Black olives
- Extra shredded cheese
- Green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or cast-iron skillet
2. Cook the Beef
- Brown beef over medium heat
- Add onion and garlic, cook until soft
- Stir in taco seasoning + tomato paste
- Simmer 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat
- Spread beef evenly in pie dish
3. Make the Pie Mixture
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Add eggs one at a time
- Mix in heavy cream and shredded cheese
- Pour mixture over beef layer
4. Add Toppings
- Sprinkle with extra cheese, jalapeños, olives if using
5. Bake
- Bake 30–35 minutes
- Center should be set but slightly jiggly
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing (important!)
🔥 Serving Ideas
- Top with sour cream, avocado, or keto salsa
- Serve with shredded lettuce for taco-salad vibes
- Add hot sauce if you like heat 🌶️
🧠 Approx Keto Macros (per slice – 6 slices)
- Calories: ~480
- Fat: ~38g
- Protein: ~30g
- Net Carbs: ~4–5g
💡 Variations You’ll Love
- Crust version: almond-flour taco crust
- Chicken taco pie (swap beef for shredded chicken)
- Spicy queso layer (mix cream cheese with pepper jack)
- Dairy-light: reduce cheese, add eggs
