Low Carb Taco Casserole
User Reviews
3.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Low Carb Taco Casserole
Description
The Low Carb Taco Casserole blends ground beef cooked with jalapeno, onion, and taco seasoning to infuse classic southwestern flavors. Incorporating cream cheese and salsa adds creaminess and tang, enriching the meat mixture. This blend is placed in a baking dish and topped with a custard-like mixture of eggs, hot sauce, and heavy cream, which sets into a rich layer during baking.
Grated cheddar and pepper jack cheeses provide a melted, gooey topping that complements the spicy, savory base. Baking at 350 degrees allows the eggs to firm up gently while the cheese melts and browns slightly, resulting in a casserole with a balance of firm yet creamy textures and a flavorful, mildly spicy profile.
This dish works well as a low carb main course, ideal for dinners where grain-based dishes are limited but flavor and satisfaction are desired. It pairs nicely with fresh vegetables or a side salad and suits those managing carbohydrate intake without sacrificing classic taco flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced
- 1 taco seasoning or homemade, packet
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 4 egg
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and jalapeno to the beef and cook until onion is translucent. Drain any grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and salsa and stir to combine.
- Crack the eggs in a medium mixing bowl and whisk together with the hot sauce and heavy cream.
- Pour the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the egg mixture.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until eggs are set.
- Cool 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 691IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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