Best Low Carb Taco Meat Recipes

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LOW-CARB "TACOS"



Low-Carb

This is a great low-carb alternative to your standard homemade tacos. I love Mexican food and wasn't willing to part with tacos after starting my low-carb diet. This always satisfies my craving.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, diced
½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
¼ cup salsa
¼ cup low-fat sour cream
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and jalapeno peppers together in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir taco seasoning into meat mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir meat mixture, shredded lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream together in a large bowl. Divide taco mixture among 4 bowls and top each with avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1061.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

LOW CARB TACO CASSEROLE



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Spicy low carb beef taco casserole has zesty ingredients for a taste of Mexico that's totally delish.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
½ onion (minced)
2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
¼ cup water
¼ cup low sugar salsa
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cauliflower rice
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped)
¼ teaspoon cumin
6 eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
4 dashes hot pepper sauce (like Tobasco)
2 cups cheddar cheese (divided)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning, water, and salsa. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until liquid has evaporated.
  • In a separate saucepan, cook cauliflower rice, bell peppers, cumin and jalapeno in a little bit of oil until softened.
  • Spread rice into a 9x13 dish. Top with beef mixture.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, hot sauce, 1½ cups cheese and salt & pepper to taste. Pour over beef mixture and top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until set and browned on top. Add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 270 mg, Sodium 533 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOW CARB TACO MEAT



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Make and share this Low Carb Taco Meat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
2/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Brown beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients & let simmer until no longer runny.

LOW CARB TACO BAKE



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Serve with additional toppings like shredded lettuce, jalapenos, guacamole, ripe olives, sour cream or salsa.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb ground beef
3 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup tomato sauce
4 ounces chopped green chilies
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • For the crust, beat the cream cheese and eggs until smooth.
  • Add the cream and seasoning.
  • Grease a 9"x13" baking dish; spread the cheese over the bottom.
  • Pour in the egg mixture as evenly as possible.
  • Bake at 375ºF, 25-30 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before adding the topping.
  • For the topping, brown the hamburger; drain fat.
  • Stir in the seasoning, tomato sauce and chiles.
  • Spread over the crust.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Reduce oven to 350ºF and bake another 20 minutes or so until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve with the toppings of your choice (add additional carbs).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 197.1, Sodium 538.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2, Protein 28.5

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