Keto Cheese Shell Tacos with Ground Beef Low Carb Recipe
Cheese Shell Tacos

Keto Mexican Tacos with Cheese Shells

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Who said that you cannot eat tacos on keto? This one is a delicious recipe for making really delicious Mexican tacos. We are going to replace the regular flour used to make tortillas with crunchy cheese shells.

In this particular recipe, we use cheddar cheese to make the shells. For toppings, we cook ground beef and bacon then add cubed avocado, tomato, onion, lettuce and mayonnaise or sour cream (optional) on the taco.

You can make square cheese shells and serve the topping on the top like the photo below.

Low Carb Tacos

You can make crunchy taco cups or bend the shells to make it look exactly like the taco shells.

For more flavors, you can add fresh or pickled jalapeno slices and coriander leaves. Once you make the taco shells, you can also serve several different tacos by switching out the fillings (as long as you keep it low-carb). 

Cheese Taco Shells

You can also use chicken meat as topping, blend avocado with lime juice, sour cream and salt to make the sauce, and use Mexican cheese for the shell like in this photo (shared by itsBrittanybihh_).

Cheese Shell Tacos with avocado sour cream

Let’s Do It!

First, cook the meat: In a hot pan over medium high-heat, add oil in then saute onion and garlic for a minute. After that, add ground beef in and brown it for 5-7 minutes until cooked. Add salt and pepper as well as taco seasoning to taste. Stirring occasionally. Once cooked, remove and set aside.

Saute ground beef with taco seasoning

In the meantime, we prepare the toppings: Fry or bake 1 slice of bacon until it’s crispy then cut it into small bits. Chop fresh onion, tomato, and avocado into small cubes as well.

Making taco toppings

Next, make the taco shells: In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add cheese in. Once it’s melted and become golden at the bottom, flip it carefully and cook the top side until they’re brown.

Making cheese shells for tacos

Once the cheese is crispy and golden on both sides, remove and shape it into a taco shape while it’s still warm and bendable. You can use your hand to shape it, or any kitchen tool you have.

Finally, add the cooked ground beef fillings and the prepared toppings on. You can add mayonnaise, guacamole, sour cream or any low carb sauce you like. You can also add a few slices of jalapenos to make it spicy. Enjoy!

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Low Carb Tacos with Cheese Shells

If you are missing tacos, these cheese shells will definitely satisfy your cravings!
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Ketogenic, Low Carb, Mexican
Keyword cheese shell tacos, keto tacos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 308kcal
Author Tanya K.

Ingredients

For topping

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 slice bacon (crispy, cooked)
  • 1/3 cup avocado chopped
  • 1/3 cup tomato cut in brunoise
  • 1/4 cup onion cut in brunoise
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning (keto-friendly)
  • 1 tbsp jalapenos slices, optional
  • Mayonnaise for topping, optional

For cheese shells

  • 4 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion and garlic, sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the meat then cook gently for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stirring occasionally.
  • Spray 8-inch (20 cm) non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat and add bacon until it’s cooked and remove from heat. Chop it into small crispy bacon bits for topping.
  • Cut onion, tomato, and avocado into small pieces for topping.
  • Spray 8-inch (20 cm) non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat and add the cheese, when the cheese is completely cooked at the bottom, you can now flip it carefully and fry the opposite side until they’re brown. You can also bake the cheese in the oven as well instead of frying it.
  • Next, remove cheese from heat and put on a plate. If you want to make the taco shell shape, bend the cheese carefully while it’s still warm, soft and moldable. As the cheese cools down, the shell will become hardened.
  • Place beef, avocado, tomato, purple onion and bacon pieces and sprinkle with chilli pepper and salt. You can add mayonnaise and sour cream as well.

Nutrition/Macros

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Tacos with Cheese Shells
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 252mg11%
Potassium 305mg9%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 443IU9%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 212mg21%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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