The keto diet? Oh, you mean the taquito diet? We’re all over that!
That’s right! Today I will be sharing my keto beef taquitos recipe!
The keto diet is one of the best diets for your creativity because you can create a keto-friendly version of almost every dish.
For this low carb beef taquitos dish, I use beef as the main filling. It will satiate you and replenish the body with protein.
Beef is also an excellent source of B vitamins and many minerals, including iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and more. Choosing grass-finished beef is the best way to ensure your meat contains the most nutrition. Grass-finished beef is also lower in antibiotics and hormones.
To make the low carb tortillas, I use a combination of cheeses: cheddar and mozzarella. You should use shredded cheese instead of cheese slices so you can shape it easily. Cheese is rich in protein and healthy fats.
I also use garlic powder and onion shallots to add the flavor. It is necessary to roast your meat in coconut oil to get an amazing coconut flavor.
The coconut oil isn’t just tasty. It’s also full of healthy anti-inflammatory fats to fuel your keto diet. Coconut oil also contains antimicrobial properties to help boost immunity and keep you protected against harmful pathogens (1). That’s more than we can say about lower-quality oils, such as canola oil!
Add little chili flakes for sharpness and you can use sour cream or full-fat yogurt as a dressing. Just make sure your yogurt is sugar-free. Or don’t add anything. Focus on your taste preferences. Bon Appetit.
How to Make Low Carb Beef Taquitos
Preparing the fillings: In a frying pan over medium heat, saute shallot (or minced onion) in coconut oil until it releases the fragrance. Add ground beef or shredded beef in and cook for 4 minutes.
Next, add low carb salsa sauce (or low carb enchilada sauce or marinara sauce) in, along with your favorite spices, such as garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. You can also use this homemade keto taco mix. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
Making the tortilla shell: Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a bowl, combine cheddar and mozzarella. Mix well then divide this mixture into four equal parts.
Place the shredded cheese mixture on the baking tray with parchment paper and bake for 5-7 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Assembling the Taquito: Add cooked beef on each shell and roll quickly. Serve immediately, topped with sour cream (optional).
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Related keto recipes you can try:
- Keto Mexican Tacos with Cheese Shells
- Keto Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
- Keto Tortillas with Avocado, Tomato and Beef Fillings
- Keto Chicken Taquitos
- Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos
- Chicken zucchini enchiladas
Keto Beef Taquitos with Cheese Taco Shells
Ingredients
For shells:
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
For filling:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp shallot minced
- 1/3 cup low carb salsa
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sour cream for serving
- 1 tsp taco seasoning optional
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a frying pan, add shallot and fry for 2 minutes. Add minced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in salsa, chili flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper as well as taco seasoning (if using). Cook on low for 10-12 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Mix cheddar cheese and mozzarella in a bowl and divide this mixture into four parts. Place shells on the baking tray and bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Let cool for a minute. Add 2 tbsp of beef mixture on each shell and roll quickly. Serve immediately, topped with sour cream (optional)
