Low Carb Taco Bites
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
20 mins
-
Cook Time
40 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr
-
Servings
30
-
Calories
73 kcal
-
Course
Appetizer
Low Carb Taco Bites
Description
This recipe transforms shredded cheddar cheese into crisp cheese cups baked in small mounds until golden and moldable. The cups provide crunchy edges with a tender cheese center that serves as the taco shell. Ground beef is cooked with chili powder, cumin, salt, and a bit of water to create a spiced filling that simmers to concentrate flavors and texture.
The baked cheese cups are formed while warm using a mini muffin tin to shape them into cups. Once cooled, they are filled with the seasoned beef and topped with a dollop of sour cream. Fresh pico de gallo is an optional garnish that adds brightness and acidity balancing the richness of the cheese and meat.
This dish works well as a low-carb appetizer, snack, or party finger food. The size makes them easy to serve in small portions, and the combination of cheese and taco-seasoned meat provides familiar southwestern flavors with fewer carbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cheddar cheese packaged, shredded
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 8 teaspoons sour cream for garnish
- Pico de Gallo for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat place 1 Tablespoon piles of cheese 2 inches apart.
- Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the edges of the cheese are brown.
- Let the cheese cool for 1 minute then lift it up and press it into the cup of a mini muffin tin pushing it down to form a cup.
- Let cheese cool completely then remove.
- While you continue to bake the cheese and create your cups place the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat cooking until it is completely cooked through.
- Drain the grease from the meat and then add the spices and 1/4 c of water.
- Stir until combined and simmer for 5 minutes then add more salt to taste.
- Add meat to cheese cups and top with 1/4 teaspoon of sour cream each. You can also add fresh pico de gallo if you like.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
