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Low Carb Taco Bake

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake - Keto. A cheesy keto taco casserole that is the perfect topping over salads for you and over chips for your kids! All of the taste of tacos with a fractions of the carbs!

Course dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword keto casserole, keto dinner, keto tacos, low carb casserole, low carb taco, low carb tacos, mexican casserole, nacho recipe, taco bake, taco casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef (I used ground chicken)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups green, red and/or yellow peppers, sliced
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, sliced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (4 Tbs.)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups Mexican Cheese, grated
  • optional toppings sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef (or chicken or turkey), yellow onion and peppers. Until meat is cooked through.

    Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake Keto recipe
  2. 2. Add taco seasoning and mix until incorporated.

  3. 3. Put beef mixture at the bottom of a casserole dish and spread out evenly.

  4. 4. Add ricotta cheese. Place scoops evenly on top of beef mixture.

  5. 5. In a small bowl, combine 4 eggs and half of cheese and mix.

  6. 6. Pour egg + cheese mixture over the top of the ricotta scoops and smooth it evenly so it covers all of the beef mixture.

  7. 7. Add sliced jalapeno over the egg and cheese mixture.

  8. 8. Layer the remaining cheese over the jalapenos.

  9. 9. Bake at 350-degrees for 25 minutes, or until cheese melts and mixture is bubbling.

  10. 10. Serve over mixed green or nacho chips (for non-keto). Top with sour cream, salsa and/or cilantro)