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    Home » Gluten Free » Easy Taco Pie – Low Carb Recipe

    Published: Jun 16, 2018 · Modified: Jan 6, 2021 by Carolyn

    Easy Taco Pie – Low Carb Recipe

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    This low carb taco pie is ridiculously easy to make and incredibly delicious – a perfect weeknight dinner. Use your favourite taco seasoning and adjust the heat to your liking. The whole family loves this easy keto dinner recipe.

    Low Carb Taco Pie - a slice on a plate with salsa behind.

    Taco pie is easily one of the most popular keto dinner recipes here on All Day I Dream About Food. Dare I say it may be one of the most popular keto dinner recipes on the internet? I can’t say that for sure but people always love it and rave about it. For most folks who give it a try, it quickly becomes a such favorite that it makes it into the standard dinner recipe rotation. This certainly was the case for my own family. From the moment I first tasted it, I knew it would become a standard Ketchum family dinner.

     

    Easy taco pie in a pie plate on a red oven mitt

     

    And since it’s such a favorite among keto dieters, I decided the blog post needed a little facelift. New photos, new commentary, and an instructional video to show you just how easy it is to make.

    What makes this taco pie recipe so great?

    It truly is that easy: This recipe is so easy, anyone could make it. This is the sort of thing that as your kids get old enough, they can start making it themselves. It’s a great starter recipe for someone just learning to cook for themselves.

    No special ingredients: It uses ingredients that most people have in their kitchen as it is. No need to order anything from the internet. It’s great for newbies who are just getting used to cooking the keto way.

    Packed with flavor: Both the taco seasoning and the added garlic give it a nice punch of flavor and you can adjust the heat to your liking by adding a little more chili powder or cayenne. Just be sure to choose taco seasonings that have no added fillers or sugar. Or make your own!

    Make ahead recipe: It freezes well and re-heats wonderfully. I have made this ahead, wrapped it up tightly, and frozen it for several months. Just thaw at room temperature and then warm it up in the oven.

    Family friendly: Have I mentioned how much my kids love this taco pie? Have I mentioned how it’s become part of our regular repertoire? Have I mentioned how many other parents have emailed me to say that it’s in their regular dinner rotation?

    Get creative: We add all sorts of toppings to the basic taco pie, like guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. But I’ve also added drained shredded zucchini to the pie itself, for a little extra nutrition. Easy keto taco pie on a white plate with the whole pie in behind.

    I first wrote this recipe in 2014. It seemed pretty basic at the time and I wasn’t sure how it would be received. It’s not like there aren’t similar ideas and recipes out there. I think perhaps the most famous is the Betty Crocker version. But that recipe takes Bisquick. Other versions from Pillsbury and Kraft take croissants or tortillas to bulk them up.

    This keto taco pie is so much healthier, full of protein and good fats. It also takes only 5 ingredients and whips up in about 45 minutes. It’s the sort of easy keto meal you can make on a busy weeknight. And the leftovers make great breakfast or lunch. I often double the recipe and make it in a 9×13 pan so that we can feast on it for days.

    Can you make Easy Taco Pie ahead?

    This is a great make-ahead recipe as it freezes really well. Simply bake the pie until it’s done, let it cool, and wrap it up tightly. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Thaw it completely and then re-warm it in a 300F oven for about 15 minutes before serving.

    A slice of low carb taco pie on a plate with avocado, salsa, and sour cream
    I should never have worried that a recipe like this would go unnoticed. I don’t think there’s a single person who has tried it who hasn’t loved it! Kids included.

    This recipe is also featured in my cookbook The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen. On sale now at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Costco and other independent bookstores!

    Now go make some ridiculously easy Taco Pie. A hit with the whole family!

    Rave reviews for Keto Taco Pie

    This is by far one of my most popular keto dinner recipes.

    This is such a favorite in our house! I’ve made it many times and I think I just make it again tonight! Leftovers heat up so beautifully for lunch. Yum! – Kath

    Easy and fast. The whole family loved it, even my picky 16 year old who tries to refuse low carb eating. She asked me to make it again! – Lori

    This may my most favorite of all keto recipes I have tried! I have had to pace myself to NOT make it every week! I double the recipe and eat off it for a few days. It is so good! I have even started to bring it to folks as a meal. – Christine

    Low Carb Taco Pie - a slice on a plate with salsa behind.

    Easy Taco Pie

    This low carb taco pie is ridiculously easy to make and incredibly delicious - a perfect weeknight dinner. Use your favourite taco seasoning and adjust the heat to your liking. The whole family loves this easy keto dinner recipe.
    4.95 from 92 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: keto taco pie, taco pie
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 370kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 3 tablespoon taco seasoning or one packet taco seasoning
    • 6 large eggs
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese I used Cabot Chipotle Cheddar for an extra kick!

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F and grease a glass or ceramic 9-inch pie pan.
    • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes, breaking up clumps with the back of a wooden spoon.
    • Add taco seasoning and stir until combined, then reduce heat to medium low and cook a few minutes longer until sauce is thickened.
    • Spread beef in prepared pie pan.
    • In a large bowl, combine eggs, cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over beef.
    • Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake 30 minutes, or until centre is set and cheese is browned.
    • Remove and let sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
    • Top with sour cream, chopped tomatoes and chopped avocado, if desired.

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    Notes

    Serves 8. Each serving has 2 g of carbs.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Taco Pie
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice (⅛th of pie))
    Calories 370 Calories from Fat 250
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27.8g43%
    Carbohydrates 2.14g1%
    Fiber 0.19g1%
    Protein 24.1g48%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Jennifer Howard says

      May 12, 2022 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night and we loved it! I had sour cream and husband had hot sauce, and we both want it again. Thanks for a great, simple, and quick recipe.

      Reply
    2. Leonie says

      May 09, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and served it with some konjac rice instead of sour cream or salsa. Delicious and rice was Perfect pairing.

      Reply
    3. Deborah Maxey says

      May 06, 2022 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      What would i do without you?! Your recipes keep us from boredom and tasteless meals. Thank you

      Reply
    4. Jeanne Puryear says

      May 05, 2022 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night, so easy and so good! Topped with chopped tomatoes, avacado and sour cream as you suggested. Had for breakfast this morning too. Will make this again. Thanks Carolyn for a great recipe!

      Jeanne

      Reply
    5. Lisa says

      May 04, 2022 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! And ridiculously easy! I love to add red peppers or mushrooms too. You can add any veggies you like or don’t and just make it as the recipe says. It is sooooo delicious! Even delicious for a quick breakfast bite with the leftovers the next morning. Thank you so much for another fabulous recipe!

      Reply
    6. Amanda says

      May 03, 2022 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I cook for 5 people and we all LOVED it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Fatima says

      May 01, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it!! 😋 It’s a great and easy alternative to tacos.
      Thanks Carolyn! 😊

      Reply
    8. Pat says

      April 30, 2022 at 8:51 am

      I have leftover carnitas. I think I’ll try this recipe with that meat. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 30, 2022 at 5:35 pm

        Great idea!

        Reply
    9. Emmalee says

      March 26, 2022 at 7:25 pm

      Making this for dinner tonight. Fingers crossed everyone likes it.

      Reply
    10. Lisa Chudyba says

      March 20, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      Look forward to trying your recipes!

      Reply
    11. Mary Medicus says

      March 11, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so yummy, so satisfying and easy to make. It freezes well too. I think I have made it 6 times and love it every time. Thank you for putting so much thought and effort into creating such great recipes and sharing them.
      I have made quite a few things off your website and always been pleased.
      You’re a gem!

      Reply
    12. Susan says

      March 10, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely one of the assist and best go to recipes! I make it often.

      Reply
    13. Gail Barton says

      March 10, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      One of our favorite recipes!!

      Reply
    14. Andrea graves says

      March 10, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      We absolutely love this Taco Pie! It’s a weekly staple on my meal planning!

      Reply
    15. Dina Lacombe says

      March 10, 2022 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      This is a family favorite! Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    16. Marla says

      March 10, 2022 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      I make this often! Some times I share it and some times I freeze it. I am always tweaking it by adding different vegetables or garnish to it. I love it!

      Reply
      • Barbara says

        March 20, 2022 at 7:21 pm

        5 stars
        SO GOOD! Will definitely make again. Has anyone tried with egg beaters, just for less cholesterol?

        Reply
        • Judy says

          March 24, 2022 at 10:13 am

          Did you know that doctors have finally admitted that eggs do NOT have any effect on your cholesterol level?

          Reply
    17. Amy says

      March 02, 2022 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner and it will be going into our regular rotation. I used 5 eggs instead of 6 and added diced jalapenos before baking. We topped it with sour cream, tomatoes and avocado. This would be a great meal prep recipe.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 02, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    18. Nedra W Newton says

      February 28, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      Another stellar recipe Carolyn!!! Two yummy thumbs up!

      Reply
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