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prep time
5 min
cook time
15 min
ready time
20 min
Keto Cheesy Taco Skillet
Do you like tacos but don’t feel like making any Keto taco shells? Make a Keto cheesy taco skillet instead! This skillet includes a seasoned ground beef filling, some diced tomatoes and avocado, and a creamy cheese sauce. You can add more taco ingredients to the skillet at your discretion. Increase the serving size of the recipe if you want to feed a large group or a family. You can also make the skillet to batch-prep some meals for the week.
What fat percentage should my ground beef have?
On the Keto diet, you ideally want more fat in your meal. You can choose 80% lean ground beef for high-fat meals without needing to add as many extra ingredients to meet your macros. This cheesy taco skillet recipe is a great example where you can choose leaner ground beef because a high-fat cheese sauce is already included. If you have 95% lean ground beef on hand, you can use it in a recipe like this one.
How Keto-friendly is dairy?
The best tip to follow when eating dairy products on a Keto diet is to choose whole-milk products. Whole-milk products from animals tend to have fewer carbohydrates per serving. In this recipe, heavy cream and butter make a creamy high-fat base for your cheese sauce. Using dairy in this way is a delicious and Keto-friendly way to meet your macros.
More taco skillet ingredients to add
Want a little more in your meal? Choose your favorite Keto taco toppings to include in the skillet. That might include shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, or pickled vegetables. Fold in your favorite Low Carb ingredients during the final stages of the recipe. Let other users know in the comments section what your favorite skillet ingredients are!
Net Carbs
4.1 g
Fiber
2.8 g
Total Carbs
6.9 g
Protein
41.8 g
Fats
50.1 g
644 cals
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Ingredients
Heavy cream
0.25 cup
Butter, unsalted
1 tbsp
Cheddar cheese
0.75 cup, shredded
Chili powder
0.13 tsp
Ground beef
8 oz
Olive Oil
1 tsp
Salt
0.13 tsp
Black pepper
0.13 tsp
Oregano, dried
0.25 tsp
Onion powder
0.13 tsp
Cumin, ground
0.25 tsp
Chili powder
0.25 tsp
Paprika
0.25 tsp
Grape tomato
2.5 oz
Avocado
2 oz
Recipe Steps
steps 4
20 min
Step 1
Add heavy whipping cream and butter to a saucepan or pot over medium heat on the stove. Heat the ingredients until the butter melts with the cream, then lower the heat. Don’t let the ingredients reach a simmer, but they should be hot enough that they bubble. Whisk cheddar cheese and chili powder into the pot until the cheese melts.Step 2
Set the cheese sauce aside away from the heat to cool and thicken. In a non-stick skillet, break up ground beef and add olive oil. Begin heating the skillet over high heat to brown the beef. As the beef cooks, season with salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Break up the beef and cook until it’s browned all over.Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Quarter or halve whole grape tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Stir the ingredients and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften and become hot. Remove the skillet from the stove. Dice or chop avocado into pieces, then carefully fold them into the skillet.Step 4
To finish the skillet, drizzle the thickened cheese sauce all over the top of the skillet. Fresh cilantro makes a great garnish if you like it. Serve as-is for a Keto meal, or enjoy the skillet as a fajita or taco filling. You can also enjoy the recipe over a salad or with a Low Carb side dish.
