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    Home » Keto Dinner Ideas » Easy Taco Pie

    Published: Jun 16, 2018 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Carolyn

    Easy Taco Pie

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    It’s no surprise why keto taco pie is one of my most popular dinner recipes. With a few basic ingredients and 15 minutes of prep work, you’ve got a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal ready to go.

    A slice of taco pie on a white plate with slices of avocado. A tomato and some jalapeno in the background.

    I have been making this taco pie since 2014. It’s one of those things I threw together one day for my hungry family and it became an instant hit. And here we are, years later, and I am still making it exactly the same way.

    It’s one of those recipes that I can make any time, anywhere, and everyone is happy. Not a single picky-eater complaint.

    When I shared it with my readers, it became an instant hit for them too. Everyone who tries it raves about it, and most people put it into their regular dinner rotation. Because it’s simple to make and full of bold flavor.

    What more could you ask from your keto dinner recipes?

    Keto Taco Pie in a glass pie plate on a grey table, with a striped tea towel in the background.

    Why you need to try this recipe

    You can find any number of taco pie recipes on the internet, but they aren’t all created equal. The famous Betty Crocker recipe takes Bisquick, and other versions add canned biscuits or tortillas to bulk them up.

    This keto recipe is so much healthier, full of protein and low in carbohydrates. Each serving has 33 grams of protein and only 2 grams of carbs. And absolutely no grains, gluten, or starches.

    Have I mentioned how easy it is to make? This taco pie takes basic ingredients that most people have on hand and it’s ready in 45 minutes, start to finish. It’s the sort of easy keto meal you can make on a busy weeknight, and the leftovers make great breakfast or lunch.

    And it’s a fabulous make-ahead recipe, as it freezes well and re-heats easily.

    Ingredients you need

    Top down image of ingredients needed for Easy Taco Pie.

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    • Ground beef: You can also use ground turkey, pork or chicken. It’s up to you whether you drain the fat after cooking the meat. I purchase my good grassfed beef from Wild Pastures. Get 20% off your first box today!
    • Taco seasoning: You can use store-bought seasoning, but make sure it has no added fillers, sugars, or starches. I really like the seasoning from Primal Palate. Or make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
    • Eggs: Eggs make up the bulk of this recipe, besides the taco meat. They give the casserole cohesiveness, structure, and great flavor.
    • Heavy cream: Some of my readers have substituted heavy cream with coconut milk. You could use regular milk but because it has less fat than cream, it will take longer for the eggs to set.
    • Shredded cheese: I usually use cheddar or a Mexican blend. You can also use Monterey Jack or Pepper jack. It doesn’t matter whether you
    • Garlic: A few cloves of minced garlic add more flavor.
    • Salt and pepper

    Step-by-step directions

    Making taco pie step 1

    1. Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Then add the taco seasoning and stir until combined.

    Making taco pie step 2

    2. Transfer to a pie plate: Spread the seasoned beef in a greased glass or ceramic 9-inch pie pan.

    Making taco pie step 3

    3. Whisk the eggs: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over beef the beef in the pan.

    Making taco pie step 4

    4. Add the cheese: Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes, or until centre is set and cheese is browned. Remove and let sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Recipe tips and FAQs

    Taco pie in a glass pie plate with a striped napkin and half an avocado in the background.

    Get creative with your toppings: Tacos are all about the toppings and this taco pie is no different. Try adding a dollop of sour cream, some chopped tomato and avocado, or some salsa and guacamole. Fresh cilantro or green onions are delicious too.

    Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk in place of the heavy cream and some dairy-free cheese shreds for the cheddar cheese.

    How many carbs are in taco pie?

    This recipe for easy taco pie has 2.3 grams of carbs and 0.3 grams of fiber. Thus it has 2 grams net carbs per serving.

    How many calories are in taco pie?

    This keto taco pie has 393 calories per serving. There are 6 servings in the recipe.

    Can I freeze taco pie?

    Taco pie is a great make-ahead recipe as it freezes really well. Simply bake the pie until it’s done, then let it cool, and wrap it up tightly. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw completely and then re-warm it in a 300F oven for about 20 minutes before serving.

    A slice of keto taco pie being lifted out of the pie plate.

    Rave reviews for Keto Taco Pie

    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

    A slice of taco pie on a white plate over a colorful striped napkin.

    More Mexican Inspired Keto Recipes

    • Easy Keto Fajitas – A simple sheet pan meal that’s full of delicious fajita flavor.
    • Chicken Enchilada Soup – Made in the Instant Pot, this flavorful soup is ready in 40 minutes.
    • Mexican Cauliflower Rice is one of my most popular dinner recipes, next to Taco Pie of course!
    • Keto Egg Muffins with Chorizo are an easy on-the-go breakfast.
    A slice of taco pie on a white plate with slices of avocado. A tomato and some jalapeno in the background.

    Easy Taco Pie Recipe

    It's no surprise why keto taco pie is one of my most popular dinner recipes. With a few basic ingredients and 15 minutes of prep work, you've got a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal ready to go.
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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: 6 servings
    Calories: 393kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 3 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 6 large eggs
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan.
    • Brown the 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. Stir in the taco seasoning until well combined, then transfer the beef to the prepared pie pan.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over beef in the pan.
    • Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and bake 30 minutes, or until the centre is set and cheese is browned. Remove and let sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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    Notes

    Storage Instructions: Store any leftovers tightly wrapped up in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the pie, whole or in slices, for up to 3 months. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Taco Pie Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 393 Calories from Fat 221
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24.5g38%
    Carbohydrates 2.3g1%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Protein 32.8g66%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Gabriel Bedevian says

      February 16, 2023 at 1:43 pm

      Just learning to cook. If I doubled the recipe to 2 lbs. ground meat would I double the # of eggs from 6 to 12?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 16, 2023 at 8:50 pm

        Yes.

        Reply
    2. Kathy says

      February 06, 2023 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!!
      I read some of the reviews and added some jalapeños and onion to the ground beef. I also didn’t have any heavy cream so used almond milk and it took about 5 more minutes to completely set and the top to brown up nicely. All in all this recipe is a keeper. Thank You!!!

      Reply
    3. Kathleen says

      January 28, 2023 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      We have long since given up on Keto but regularly have your delicious taco pie!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 29, 2023 at 9:38 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    4. AW says

      January 23, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      Love this recipe. Wanted to share how I made a whole new meal with a few simple changes. I miss my Sausage Stromboli – so I figured why not swap out a few things and make it like this recipe of yours? No spices needed. Swap sausage for ground beef. Keep the cream and eggs. Whip it all together and your have keto Stromboli. Yum!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 23, 2023 at 9:58 pm

        Yum!

        Reply
    5. Terri says

      January 22, 2023 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I have to say I was not liking the idea of eggs in my tacos but this taco pie was amazing. I will be making this again. So good. Loved it with sour cream!!! Thank you for this recipes!!!

      Reply
    6. Betsy Rich says

      January 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      made this for dinner and served to my carbaholic husband. He loved it! I’m looking forward to left overs tomorrow!

      Reply
    7. Aimee says

      January 18, 2023 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was wonderful! I use ground turkey and it comes out perfect every time. I make one at the beginning of the week for quick and tasty breakfasts. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    8. Tree says

      January 14, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      4 stars
      I love this recipe and have made it often. But I had to try a variation on it because my husband has gout and red meat can sometimes cause a flare-up. So I decided to use shredded chicken with some sauteed onions and bacon. Everything else was the same. It came out so good! Just nice to have a way of making one of my favorite recipes without potentially causing any issues for my hubby 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 14, 2023 at 6:24 pm

        Sounds great!

        Reply
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