These keto-friendly taco bowls will become a family favorite.
If you aren’t keen on avocado salsa, you can replace it with store bought salsa, just be sure there are no added sugars or other ingredients that you shouldn’t be eating on keto.
These are the kind of recipes that will keep you enjoying the adventure of the keto lifestyle.
KETO TACO BOWLS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
October 8, 2019
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Notes
Net Carbs: 4.55g
Tip: You will need six 3” ramekins or a muffin tin to make this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 c. Colby Jack cheese, finely shredded, divided
- 1 lb. ground beef (80% lean)
- ¼ c. water
- 1 T. chili powder
- 1 T. ground cumin
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1 t. onion powder
- 1 t. smoked paprika
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Avocado Salsa:
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 1 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional, to serve:
- 1/2 c. sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F and line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
- Divide 1½ cups of the shredded cheese into 6 piles (approximately 1/4 cup each) on the prepared baking sheet and spread each pile into a thin circular layer. Place baking sheets in the pre-heated oven until the cheese is melted and slightly browned around the edges, around 5-6 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove the cheese and press into 3” ramekins or a muffin tin to form cups. Let cool for several minutes before gently removing the cheese cups from the form.
- Note: If using ramekins, the taco cups can remain in the container for extra support when serving.
- In the meantime, add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium heat and cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Carefully drain excess grease from skillet and return to cooktop.
- Add water and season with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
- While the beef is cooking, combine the avocado, tomato, lime juice, and fresh cilantro in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and gently stir to combine.
- To serve, fill the taco cheese cups with beef, avocado salsa, and remaining shredded cheese. Top with a dollop of sour cream, if using, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
KETO TACO BOWLS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 25.6g | 38.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 9.5g | 45% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 173mg | 7.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.5g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% | |
| Sugars 0.9g | ||
| Protein 30.2g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 124mg | Iron 4mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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