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Keto Taco Pie (Easy Low Carb Recipe)

By Lisa MarcAurele · Apr 30, 2021 · 21 Comments

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This low-carb, keto-friendly taco pie will satisfy your cravings for Mexican food. Make this dish for a quick dinner the entire family will love!

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Article Index
  • Ingredients Needed For Keto Taco Pie
  • How To Make Low Carb Taco Pie
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Taco Pie Recipe
  • Other Low Carb Recipes To Try
  • Recipe

Taco pie is typically made with carb-heavy ingredients. But this version cuts the carbs and amps up the flavor too! This dish is also packed with protein thanks to a delicious combination of eggs, cheese, and ground beef.

Plus, each bite is perfectly seasoned with salsa and taco seasoning, too.

This one is a fiesta for your senses!

Ingredients Needed For Keto Taco Pie

Making a low carb, high flavor taco pie is simple, thanks to these ingredients! Here's what you'll need to create this dish.

Ground Beef

While this taco pie tastes best with ground beef, you can also substitute the beef for ground chicken or turkey. Just make sure to stay away from the low-fat or no-fat versions for the best flavor possible.

Eggs

Skip the carbs and bulk up the protein! A mixture of eggs acts as the top layer to this pie. They are whipped, so they are ultra fluffy and light in this recipe.

Cream

Heavy cream gives the eggs lift and extra flavor, as well as satiating fat. Make sure to grab heavy cream and not whipping cream or half and half.

Taco Seasoning

Taco seasoning is one of those sneaky ingredients that can be filled with starches and sugars. That's why I recommend you make your own keto taco seasoning!

It's easy to put together since it's made with everyday spices you probably already have in your pantry. I like to make a large batch of this every few months - we certainly go through it quickly!

Green Onions

Here's a seemingly small ingredient that adds so much depth and a nice note of spiciness to this dish. I like to serve this taco pie with extra chopped green onion sprinkled on top.

Salsa + Diced Green Chilis

Grab a can of green diced chilis from your grocery store. I usually find them in the Mexican food/ethic food aisle.

And don't forget the salsa! If you want your taco pie to have a kick, choose a spicer salsa. However, if you are making this for a family meal, I'd recommend going with mild.

Make sure to keep an eye on the nutrition label for your salsa too. Unfortunately, many commercial salsas are made with additives and sugars, all of which can add up quickly.

If you want to keep your carb intake as low as possible, you can make a fresh keto salsa right at home.

Cheese

I used cheddar cheese in this recipe, but this is an area you can experiment and have some fun. I also recommend trying:

  • Monterey jack cheese
  • Mexican blend
  • Sharp cheddar
  • Mozzarella
  • Pepper jack cheese

Or, any combination of the above!

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

ingredients used in the mexican keto  recipe

How To Make Low Carb Taco Pie

This delicious dish only takes a little bit of prep work. All of the exact steps are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

First, here are some extra tips for you!

Make Sure To Brown and Season The Ground Beef

Cook the ground beef until it's browned and fully done. Then, drain the grease out and stir in the taco seasoning. If you season the meat before draining the grease, you'll pour out half the seasoning, and it won't be as flavorful.

taco seasoned ground beef base

Whisk The Egg Mixture

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, chilis, salsa, and chopped green onions. Then add in one cup of cheese, and mix again.

Whipping these ingredients together beforehand will allow them to come together, flavor and texture-wise.

taco pie egg topping prep

Assemble and Bake The Taco Pie

Grab a pie dish (it is a taco PIE, after all!) and grease it. You can use a keto-friendly oil like olive or even something like bacon grease or ghee.

Then, layer the cooked beef on the bottom. Pour the egg mixture over the top, then sprinkle a little extra cheese over top. Bake until the eggs are cooked.

How To Serve This Mexican Taco Pie

When I serve this dish, I like the extra kick of flavor from adding green onions on top. I also highly recommend serving this taco pie with a serving of sour cream!

If you like extra spicy, you can also enjoy a keto-friendly taco sauce, or a serving of my keto salsa spooned over the top. I also like this dish with sliced avocados or guacamole. You can even take it a step farther and drizzle some of this homemade keto cheese sauce over the top. Yum!

A simple side salad works well with this dish, too, and can add some extra crunch. Or, add a taco dip with ground meat appetizer if you have a lot of people to feed.

taco pie in pan

Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Taco Pie Recipe

Before we get to the recipe at the bottom of this post, here are some questions that people often ask me about it.

How many carbs are in this taco pie?

This recipe is made with six servings, perfect for lunch or a family dinner.

At that size, each serving of taco pie has 7 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber, making it only 5 net carbs per serving.

Also, note that each slice has an impressive 34 grams of protein to keep you full!

How do I properly store this Mexican dish?

This taco pie recipe is best enjoyed fresh from the oven, in my opinion. However, if you have leftovers they can be covered in foil and placed in the fridge.

Reheat and consume within 2-3 days (if you can wait that long!).

Can you freeze taco pie?

If you are looking for a make-ahead meal, you're in luck. This savory keto pie freezes beautifully! Simply make it as instructed below, then let it cool. Cover it with foil and freeze.

Whenever you want to reheat it, I suggest using the oven. Bake it until hot, then serve and enjoy!

Alternatively, you can also bake as instructed, then cut the pie into individual portions and freeze in airtight containers. This makes a quick grab and go meal on those busy days.

slice of taco pie

Add this keto taco pie to your Taco Tuesday rotation this week and see just how quickly it's wolfed down. If your family is anything like mine, this one is a crowd pleaser!

Other Low Carb Recipes To Try

Looking for more Mexican-inspired dishes? Try my taco soup or of these other favorites:

  • Southwest Casserole is also made with ground beef and is another delicious casserole loaded with Mexican flavor!
  • Keto Mexican Beef Casserole is similar to a low-carb shepherd's pie...only with a Mexican twist!
  • Mexican Chicken Soup is made with just four ingredients and cooks in the slow cooker.
  • Mexican Zucchini and Beef comes together in a flash and is packed with both flavor and veggies.
  • Low Carb Taco Casserole is a keto-friendly take on a classic comfort food.

Recipe

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Keto Taco Pie

5 from 8 votes
This low carb, keto-friendly taco pie will satisfy your cravings for Mexican food. Make this dish for a quick dinner the entire family will love!
Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:45 minutes mins
Total Time:55 minutes mins
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
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Servings: 6
Calories: 584

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion plus more for garnish if desired
  • 4 oz canned diced green chilis
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium high heat and cook until the beef is completely browned. Drain any excess grease.
  • Place the taco seasoning in the skillet with the beef and stir to combine.
  • Layer the taco meat in the bottom of a well-greased pie pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, green onions, green chilis, salsa and one cup of the cheese.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the meat in the pie pan and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the eggs are cooked through.
  • Garnish with sour cream and green onions before serving if desired.

Notes

This taco pie recipe is best enjoyed fresh from the oven. However, if you have leftovers they can be covered in foil and placed in the fridge and stored for up to 3 days.
The pie freezes well too! Simply make it as instructed below, then let it cool. Cover it with foil and freeze.
Whenever you want to reheat it, I suggest using the oven. Bake it until hot, then serve and enjoy!
Alternatively, you can also bake as instructed, then cut the pie into individual portions and freeze in airtight containers. This makes a quick grab and go meal on those busy days.

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 584 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 360mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1829IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 4mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 3.5 % | % Protein: 23.5 % | % Fat: 73.1 % | SmartPoints: 21
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Comments

  1. Lily Yee

    July 04, 2024 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was easy to make and tasted pretty good. My husband had 2 slices, one after the other. I didn't
    Have any salsa or green chilies, so I subbed a can of green chili enchilada sauce for them. I would make this again.

    Reply
  2. Rhonda Herndon

    May 02, 2023 at 12:52 pm

    This sounds delicious!! What is a good substitute for the onion?

    Reply
    • Chris Cagle

      May 05, 2023 at 7:45 am

      You could either omit it completely or add a bit of garlic in its place.

      Reply
  3. Paul

    December 29, 2022 at 1:56 pm

    Thank you for your wonderful recipes. I am starting on your keto recipes at the beginning of the year. My question is whether the 584 calories for this recipe is for the entire dish or for one-sixth of the dish. I'm trying to stay within my macros and also my total calories. I appreciate all you do for us.

    Reply
    • Chris

      February 17, 2023 at 9:57 am

      It is per serving

      Reply
  4. Boo_Who

    August 14, 2022 at 11:16 am

    We're older and don't eat as much as we used to; my husband has two items he will eat as leftovers (green chile stew and chili) and that includes foods frozen to eat later. Leftovers are just a no. Yeah, you should live with him for 50 years. Sooo, all that typed out, is there any reason this can't be just cut in half? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      August 15, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      You can definitely use the servings slider to cut the recipe in half and bake it in a smaller dish. It should bake faster if cut in half.

      Reply
  5. Devon

    June 29, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    Can I combine the ingredients a couple hours before baking?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      June 30, 2022 at 10:47 am

      It should be fine as long as you keep it in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  6. Nicolette

    February 01, 2022 at 6:30 am

    I made it last night. It was amazing!!! Thank you for such an easy delicious recipe!❤️

    Reply
  7. Linda Jenkins

    January 30, 2022 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    Really enjoying your recipes!

    Reply
  8. Karen

    January 13, 2022 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and I’ll be making it again! I didn’t have heavy cream so I combined sour cream and water. I added a cup of riced cauliflower to the meat, so used 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce. I baked it in an 8”x8” pan and it made 4 servings. (I eat one meal a day so I like big dinners!) But with a side salad, it could make 6 servings. I added sliced olives to the topping, which added a nice flavor dimension. Hubby loved this, too!

    Reply
  9. Roberta

    December 13, 2021 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    Simple, tasty and reheats beautifully.

    Reply
  10. Joyce Butler

    August 16, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    I noticed that, in your narrative, you mentioned to use heavy (not whipping) cream but the recipe says "whipping cream." Which one is correct?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      August 17, 2021 at 10:43 am

      You can use either in the recipe. They are essentially the same thing!

      Reply
  11. steve

    August 04, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    I don't see anywhere it says what a slice size is. How long is a piece of string?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      August 05, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      If you slice the pie into 6 equal slices, that should be a good nutritional estimate for each slice.

      Reply
  12. Suze

    July 17, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    The ingredients list calls for 1 1/4 cup cheese ... but the recipe only says to mix in 1 c of cheese in step 5 .... what am I missing here? What do I do with that other 1/4 c of cheese...? haha

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      July 18, 2021 at 6:33 am

      Thanks for catching that! The rest of the cheese is sprinkled on top before baking.

      Reply
  13. Bruce Olson

    May 05, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    Do you sell the taco seasoning in your Global Belly store ?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      May 05, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      I don't sell it pre-made at this time, but I can see if that's something I can do in the future.

      Reply
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