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Keto Tacos

These easy cheese taco shells are perfect for making Keto Tacos! Baked cheddar cheese formed into the shape of a taco and filled with seasoned ground beef for a low carb taco night!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese taco, cheese taco shell, keto substitute for tortilla, keto taco, low carb taco
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 261kcal

Ingredients

Cheese Taco Shells

  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese , shredded

Taco Meat

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • Toppings for taco: Sour cream, avocado, cheese, lettuce, etc. optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat place 1/4 cup piles of cheese 2 inches apart. Press the cheese down lightly so it makes one layer.
  • Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the edges of the cheese are brown.
  • Let the cheese cool for 1-2 minutes until it is firm enough to lift but still bendable. Lift the cheese up and place it over the handle of a spoon or other utensil that is balanced on two cups.
  • Let cheese cool completely then remove.
  • While you continue to bake your cheese taco shells place the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat cooking until it is completely cooked through.
  • Drain the grease from the meat and then add the homemade taco seasoning. Pour water into skillet and stir everything around mixing it together.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid has cooked away. 
  • Add meat to taco shells and top with your favorite taco toppings.

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Notes

Note: Optional toppings are not included in the nutritional calculations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3mg