Low Carb Taco Pie
A simple low carb recipe for a quick taco pie with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp butter
- 1 pound ground beef I prefer grass fed
- 1 packet taco seasoning Siete is a decent one
- 1/2 cup salsa No sugar added!
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese or a mix of monterrey jack and cheddar Avoid pre shredded cheese!
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- toppings like guacamole, sour cream, onions, salsa optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a deep dish pie pan with melted butter.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain the beef and add taco seasoning. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Add the salsa and 3/4 cups of cheese, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Add the meat to the egg mixture and stir. Pour into the pie pan. Top the mixture with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until browned on top and the pie seems set. Cool for a few minutes before serving. Add toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, green onions and salsa if desired.