Description
A flavorful, low-carb taco pie that combines seasoned ground beef with a creamy egg custard, topped with cheese and salsa for a delightful twist on traditional tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup chunky salsa
- 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) with the oven rack in the center position.
- Grease a 9-inch pie pan and set it aside.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking until browned and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef and stir to combine.
- Transfer the seasoned beef into the greased pie pan, spreading it evenly.
- Combine the heavy cream and eggs in a separate bowl, whisking until smooth. Add salsa, 1 cup of cheese, garlic salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the beef layer in the pie pan.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
For best results, allow the pie to cool before slicing to maintain its shape. Customize with your favorite taco toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg