Perfect Crustless Taco Pie (Keto Taco Pie)

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Crustless keto taco pie is a fantastic way to enjoy a variation from regular tacos, without the addition of gluten or processed carbs. Just 3 net carbs per serving!

You'll love this low-carb taco pie recipe with ground beef that's chock full of cheese and a savory sauce, topped with your favorite taco additions. Who knew keto could be a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!? 😉

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keto taco pie crustless pie in a pie pan with slices on the side

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Low Carb Taco Pie
Ingredient Notes
Step By Step Instructions
Recipe Tips
Common Questions
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Low Carb Taco Pie

One recipe I have fond childhood memories of was my mom making a Bisquick taco pie. It always amazed me to be able to turn "pancake mix" into dinner recipes.

While our family no longer eats foods like Bisquick, and we have been working for years to cut out processed ingredients and high carb foods, we still wanted to create a delicious and easy low carb keto taco pie that reminded me of the version we had growing up.

And this keto crustless taco pie is it! It's JUST as delicious as the same one I remember, yet without the crust, carbs, and chemicals that we are trying to avoid.

Even without the crust, our keto taco pie is the perfect weeknight dinner! Top with your favorite taco additions, such as salsa, avocado, and lettuce, or serve with a side salad and enjoy a dinner that is fun, festive, and flavorful.

Why You'll Love This!

Our low carb taco pie is filled with all of the taco-seasoned beef your traditional tacos are without all the carbs your healthy lifestyle doesn't want.
Speaking of healthy lifestyles, our crustless keto taco pie recipe works is perfect for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free lifestyles!
Made with freshly shredded cheddar cheese and heavy whipping cream, our taco pie keto recipe is rich and creamy.
Start with our basic recipe and add all of your family's favorites by serving avocado, salsa, tomatoes, cilantro, and additional cheese so everyone can create their own unique taco pie.

Tacos are generally a family favorite wherever you go! If you are looking to change up how you serve this traditional Mexican dish be sure to check out our low-carb taco soup, Keto taco casserole, and low-carb taco salad (with beef or chicken).

Ingredient Notes

You are about to create an amazing taco pie keto recipe with taco beef, cheese, heavy whipping cream, and a few additional ingredients that will impress your family so much they won't miss the taco shells one bit!

ground beef - we use 80/20 beef with a higher fat content, it adds tons of flavor to the taco pie recipe
taco seasoning (keto taco seasoning recipe) - homemade or store-bought that doesn't contain sugar
heavy whipping cream - a little cream goes a long way, not only is it near 0 carbs, it makes the low carb taco pie extra creamy and decadent. We don't recommend substituting another liquid or it might not turn out as firm.
Large eggs
chunky salsa
shredded cheddar cheese - freshly shredded
garlic salt - a mix of garlic powder and salt can be used as a substitute
ground black pepper
optional garnishes - sour cream, avocado, salsa, cilantro, chives, diced tomato, or olives

Variations

Beef - You can use ground chicken or turkey in place of ground beef.

Diet Adaptations

To maintain compliance with gluten-free, low-carb, and keto lifestyles, always read the labels on packaged products, including salsa and taco seasoning. To ensure that your taco seasoning works, we do recommend you make your own homemade version (it's super simple!).
As for the cheddar cheese, always remember that shredding it yourself from a block will help you steer clear of miscellaneous carbs that are frequently added to the pre-shredded varieties.

Step By Step Instructions

crustless taco pie with garnishes on a white plate

Your keto taco pie is going to come together in a super simple way. Brown meat, season, combine with other ingredients, and let the oven finish off your taco pie keto recipe.

Prep

Preheat your oven to 350F degrees and make sure your rack is in the center.

Grease a 9” pie pan and set it aside.

Brown the ground beef on medium heat in a non-stick skillet until the beef is all the way cooked through. Break up the ground beef pieces while you’re cooking it. It will take about 7-8 minutes in total to cook.

Drain the grease.

Add the taco seasoning to the same pan the ground beef is in and mix until combined. (You do NOT need to add extra water to the ground beef taco mixture like you if you were making tacos, you’ll be adding additional liquid to meat in a later step.)

Assemble

Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture into the greased pie pan.

In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and eggs together, then add the salsa, 1 cup of shredded cheese, garlic salt, and pepper.

Carefully pour the cheese and cream mixture over the top of the ground beef in the pie pan.

Sprinkle with a little more shredded cheese. We used about an extra ¼ cup+.

Bake

Bake the low-carb taco pie for 35 to 40 minutes, or until it’s baked through and the egg/cream mixture has set.

Be sure to check your pie after 35 minutes and then put it back in five-minute increments if needed.

Let the low carb keto taco pie cool on a baking rack for five minutes before serving.

Delicious yet optional taco ingredients to serve on the side include more cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or olives.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

For the best flavor, we recommend a higher fat content ground beef. Either an 85/15 or 80/20 ratio works well.
While it may be tempting to substitute almond milk or regular milk for heavy cream, it is not recommended.
To keep the carb count as low as possible in your keto taco pie, make homemade taco seasoning and read the label on your salsa.
Begin checking your crustless taco pie for doneness after 35 minutes.

sliced low carb taco pie at an angle on a cutting board

Common Questions

Can I Use Almond Milk or Regular Milk Instead of Heavy Whipping Cream?

We don't recommend that you use a lighter dairy in place of the heavy cream, or a non-dairy milk, in our crustless taco pie. The heavy whipping cream is thicker and will give your pie a better consistency. Milk or almond milk may cause your keto taco pie to be runny.

How Long Does Leftover Keto Taco Pie Last?

You can store the leftovers in the fridge in a covered container for 4 days.

Can I Freeze Crustless Taco Pie?

We do not recommend freezing taco pie as many dairy products, like the heavy whipping cream, can change texture and become grainy after defrosting. For best results, make and serve your low-carb taco pie fresh.

What Is The Difference Between Taco Pie and Taco Casserole?

A taco pie is similar to a quiche, where the season taco meat gets mixed with a cream and egg mixture like a quiche. The creamy mixture rises to the top and forms a delicious crust that you could not even tell it’s made from eggs.

Our taco casserole does not have eggs in it and instead is a hearty and cheesy casserole with not just Mexican cheese but cottage cheese also. Both are so yummy!

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Crustless Taco Pie (Keto Taco Pie + Low Carb, Gluten Free)

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

An easy crustless taco pie that makes a quick family favorite meal when you want a variation on traditional tacos. This keto taco pie is also low carb, gluten free and sugar free.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
3 T taco seasoning (our DIY version or sugar-free store bought)
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
4 large eggs
⅓ cup chunky salsa
1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 350F, making sure the oven rack is in the center position. Grease a 9" pie pan. Set the pan aside.
Brown the ground beef in a skillet, adding oil if needed to keep it from sticking, until it's cooked through. Drain any extra grease.
Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef in the same pan and stir it to combine. Spoon the taco beef into the greased pie pan.
In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and eggs together, and then add the salsa, 1 cup of shredded cheese, garlic salt, and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the top of the taco beef in the pie pan. Top with an additional ¼ cup of shredded cheese.
Bake the keto taco pie uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Let your crustless taco pie cool 5 minutes before serving.
Add optional garnishes, if desired, like sour cream, salsa, cilantro, chives, avocado, diced tomatoes, or olives. Enjoy!

Notes

We recommend a higher fat content ground beef for the best flavor, either an 85/15 or 80/20 ratio works well. Be sure to drain the ground beef grease after cooking it.

To lighten up the recipe you can cut back on the cheddar cheese or use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef.

Grating the cheddar cheese from a block is better than using the pre-shredded cheddar which is higher in carbs and adds potato starch to keep it from sticking.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 8 servings Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 329Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 180mgSodium 591mgCarbohydrates 4gNet Carbohydrates 3gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 23g

Crustless Keto Taco Pie