Taco Night is Here to Stay

Taco night has always been a staple in our house. When we first started to eat a low-carb/keto diet, we would layer meat and toppings in a bowl and call it a taco. Once we discovered how to make cheese shells, this recipe became one on our weekly rotation. We have found that adding parmesan to the cheddar cheese creates an especially crunchy taco with a unique flavor profile. Ole’!

Low Carb Crunchy Tacos

Crunchy taco shells made entirely of a cheddar/parmesan cheese blend for a delicious low- carb/keto taco dinner.

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Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cups Freshly shredded cheddar cheese avoid pre shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup Freshly shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet Siete Mild Taco Seasoning
• 1/3 cup water
• Optional toppings including lettuce, cheese, avocado, jalapeno, tomato, sour cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 380F
• Set up 4 pairs of glasses or cups with a wooden spoon placed and balanced horizontally across the glasses. This will be used to make the taco shell shapes later.
• Mix the freshly grated cheddar and parmesan cheese together in a small bowl.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 1/4 cup piles of cheese spread evenly into single layer 5″ circles 2″ apart. Usually 4 circles fit on a baking sheet so you can repeat the process for the remaining two shells later or go ahead and prepare another baking sheet for the remaining 2 shells and bake those once the others are out of the oven.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Keep a close eye on the cheese and remove the pan when the outer edges are brown.
• Cool the cheese for 1-2 minutes. The shells are done when they are firm yet pliable enough to place on your balanced wooded spoon.
• Let the crispy shells cool completely then remove to a serving platter.
• While the shells are baking, brown 1 lb. of hamburger meat.
• Mix the hamburger meat (drained to prevent messy tacos) with 1/3 cup of water and 1 packet of Siete brand mild taco seasoning or make your own.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
• Add meat and your favorite toppings for a wonderful crunchy taco!
• Notes: I love to serve this with homemade guacamole, sugar free picante sauce and pork rinds to keep the carb content low.

Keyword crunchy, keto, low-carb,, tacos