Description
This Crustless Taco Pie is a delicious keto-friendly and low-carb meal that features seasoned ground beef baked with eggs, cream, salsa, and cheddar cheese in a savory pie form. It’s gluten-free and perfect for a satisfying dinner, combining classic taco flavors without the crust for a lighter yet hearty dish.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning (DIY or sugar-free store bought)
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt or salt + garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Egg Mixture
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup chunky salsa
- 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (preferably freshly shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and position the oven rack in the center. Grease a 9-inch pie pan thoroughly and set it aside to prepare for the filling.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if necessary to prevent sticking. Cook until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain off excess grease to keep the pie from being too oily.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning to the browned beef in the skillet and stir well to evenly coat. Once mixed, spoon the seasoned beef evenly into the prepared pie pan.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and eggs until smooth. Add the chunky salsa, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the taco beef in the pie pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of shredded cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with optional garnishes like sour cream, extra salsa, cilantro, chives, avocado, diced tomatoes, or olives to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- To reduce calories, use less cheddar cheese or swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Grate cheddar cheese fresh from a block rather than using pre-shredded varieties, which often contain added starch and extra carbs.
- Doubling the recipe works well; readers recommend adding 8-10 minutes to the baking time, although this has not been tested by the original source.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
