Description
Experience a delightful twist on traditional tacos with this easy Crustless Taco Pie, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This keto-friendly, low-carb, and gluten-free recipe combines savory ground beef with creamy egg and cheese layers, delivering a satisfying meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Customize it with your favorite toppings like diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and zesty salsa for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup chunky salsa
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- Garlic salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and transfer the mixture to the prepared pie pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and eggs until smooth. Add salsa, 1 cup of cheese, garlic salt, and black pepper; mix until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef layer, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg