Tacos are a family favorite, and this Keto Taco Casserole has all of the flavors in the confines of one easy-to-make low-carb dish. This recipe is kid-friendly and perfect for when you don't want to cook a meal for yourself and another one for the family. You can go crazy with the garnishes on this one! Great additions include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, black olives, hot sauce, and fresh-squeezed lime juice.
For years, tacos have been a go-to meal in our house. They are easy to make and so darn tasty!
This Keto Taco Bake is a super-easy way to enjoy all your favorite flavors.
Either Cabbage Rice or Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice are great sides for this recipe.
Craving a shell? Serve this low carb taco pie in cheese taco shells, or use my almond flour tortillas. Keto tortilla chips are also a great option if you want to add a little gluten-free crunch.
And if you enjoy this one, don't miss my keto taco salad and keto enchiladas.
Ingredient Notes for Keto Mexican Casserole
For the jalapeño, removing the seeds and white membranes keeps the heat mild, but leave them in if you want more spice. (We like a little kick!) If you’re very heat-sensitive (or have small kids), a poblano is a nice, milder swap.
I use homemade taco seasoning, but if you buy it, check the label to make sure it’s low-carb.
Tips & Tricks
- If the meat you are cooking is high in fat, you can drain it after browning. This is entirely a matter of personal preference, but draining excess fat can help the texture of this Mexican low carb casserole.
- Have fun with the toppings for this! Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, black olives, hot sauce, and fresh-squeezed lime juice are all great additions.
How to Make Keto Taco Pie
Start by preheating your oven and spraying a square baking dish with cooking spray. (An 8" x 8" or 9" x 9" casserole dish works.)
Heat the oil in a large skillet and add onion and jalapeno — Cook for 5 minutes.
Next, add the ground beef to the pan and cook until the meat browns.
Add the cream cheese, and cook, stirring often, until it melts and is incorporated into the meat.
Sprinkle the meat with taco seasoning and stir in diced tomatoes.
Cook for 3 more minutes and then remove from the heat.
Stir in the sour cream.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes. Allow this easy keto casserole to cool slightly and then top with your favorite taco toppings.
Keto Taco Casserole with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free taco seasoning
- 10- ounces canned diced tomatoes with diced green chilis or jalapeños
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cups sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add onion and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until the ground beef is browned. Drain if necessary.
- Add cream cheese, and cook until the cream cheese is incorporated.
- Sprinkle with taco seasoning and stir in diced tomatoes. Cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
Pam says
Eager to try this! Do you drain the tomatoes?
Wendy Polisi says
I did not.
sheila wright says
Holey Moley this will be so good and one my GREAT GRANDAUGHTER can help with
WENDY Thank you so much for this.....
Wendy Polisi says
Enjoy!
Tracy says
Can I sub heavy cream instead of cream cheese?
If so, how much cream please?
Debra Floyd says
I used fresh tomatoes and onions, and drained them after they cooked. But the casserole was runny - needs a binding agent I think.
Wendy Polisi says
Fresh tomatoes are going to have a lot of liquid and not cook up the same as canned do.
Riley says
Could this be cooked on the stove?
Wendy Polisi says
You could! Here is a Taco Skillet Recipe you can make, or use it as a guidline to make this recipe! https://kicking-carbs.com/keto-taco-skillet/