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.

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

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Easy Taco Pie Recipe

Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb (453.59 g) ground beef
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (119 g) heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) pepper
  • 1 cup (113 g) shredded Cheddar cheese

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

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 32.8g | Fat: 24.5g | Fiber: 0.3g
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420 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I just made this for dinner again. We absolutely love it. It’s like have tacos without the shell. Delicious flavor. Easy to prepare.

  2. 5 stars
    This is one of our favorites. Very easy and quick. We also do a breakfast version of this.

  3. Heather Jeffers says:

    5 stars
    One of our favorites!! Easy and delicious.

  4. Melissa Burden says:

    been making for a while. i am not 100 percent doing keto but this helps with diabetes management.

  5. 5 stars
    So delicious! My go to is ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD, for anything you’re craving! Love to you always, Carolyn!💞🥰

  6. 5 stars
    This is the best Taco Pie. I have made it many times when I want a quick to prepare, tasty dinner.

  7. Christy Dalton says:

    5 stars
    This is a family favorite in our house! We make it almost every week for Taco Tuesday.

  8. 5 stars
    I love to saute cauliflower rice with the ground beef, then add taco seasoning, and continue the recipe as written. This helps bulk it up for my family of 8 while disguising the cauliflower taste. My kids all enjoy it!

  9. Found the recipe from your facebook hunt for the recipe challenge! Going to try it!

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