Looking for a dinner that's both delicious and keto-friendly? This keto taco skillet recipe combines all the flavors you love in a deliciously easy skillet dinner. Ground beef is seasoned with fragrant spices and combined with onion, jalapeno, and diced tomatoes. The addition of cream cheese adds a little creaminess that takes the flavors to the next level. You won't believe how good this simple one-pan meal is!
I love easy meals, and if they are something the whole family will enjoy, even better! This low carb taco skillet is my idea of weeknight dinner perfection.
It has all the flavors of tacos and is so easy to make.
Best of all, it can be customized to your liking. You can adjust the spice level to your preference, add in your favorite veggies, or even swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken.
Serve it by itself, or with a side of Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice or Keto Tortilla Chips.
Ingredients
- I prefer 80/20 ground beef for the flavor, but leaner beef works too. You can leave the rendered fat in the skillet for extra richness or drain it if you’d rather lighten it up.
- I recommend homemade keto taco seasoning so you can control the ingredients, but a store-bought blend is fine, just check for added sugars. In a pinch, mix salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
- Cream cheese makes the skillet extra creamy, though sour cream or Greek yogurt can be swapped in. For the cheese, freshly shredded cheddar melts best. A pre-shredded Mexican blend will work if needed, but it won’t melt quite as smoothly.
A Word about Taco Seasoning and Carbs
Taco seasoning blends often contain hidden carbs from sugar, cornstarch, and other fillers. These ingredients are added to enhance flavor and texture, but they do contribute carbs. When following a keto diet, it's best to make your own taco seasoning at home using spices and herbs. That way you can control exactly what goes in and keep the carbs low. Make sure you check out my taco seasoning recipe.
Step by Step
For the full recipe with measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
First, start by preheating the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and jalapeno, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
Next, add the ground beef and then the garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is browned, breaking it up with the back of a spoon. Drain any excess fat if desired.
Add the apple cider vinegar and diced tomatoes, then bring to a simmer. Stir in the cream cheese and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Finally, add the cheddar cheese and cover. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Tips
- Feel free to add vegetables to yoru skillet dinner. Saute bell pepper or zucchini with the onion, or stir in some cauliflower rice.
- This cheesy taco skillet recipe is perfect served with a low carb tortilla.
30-Minute Keto Ground Beef Taco Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons keto taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with chili peppers
- 2 ounces cream cheese cut into pieces
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- For serving: jalapeños scallions, sour cream, diced tomatoes, cheese, avocado, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a skillet to medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and jalapeno and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with the back of a spoon, or until the meat is browned. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and diced tomatoes.
- Bring to a simmer, and then stir in the cream cheese. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cheese and cover. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
A. Salyers says
This recipe is incredible. It is so delicious and easy to make. My husband and I love it!
Suzy G says
Tasty! My mom made this for dinner! My question though— is the calorie amount included for 1 single serving? It seems rather high for a single serving.
Jil says
I’ve made this several times and it’s wonderful!
Cathy says
Thank-you for this recipe. I’m just starting Keto (again) and wanted something my husband would eat too. I served it on a bed of lettuce like a taco salad. He ate seconds!
Bobbi Purdy says
Love tacos and keto
Lavonne says
This recipe is amazing! Ready in no time
Angela Michels says
Are the number of k calories for the entire dish or per serving?
Wendy Polisi says
It is per serving.