Keto Beef Tacos with Cheese Shells

Satisfy your taco cravings with these Keto Beef Tacos featuring crispy cheese shells, a flavorful beef filling, and fresh, zesty toppings. This dish is a perfect fusion of indulgent cheese and classic taco flavors, all while keeping your macros in check.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Cheese Shell Tacos, Keto Beef Tacos, Keto Dinner, Low Carb Tacos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 540kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Skillet
Wooden spoon or similar utensil for shaping cheese shells

Ingredients

Cheese Shells

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Beef Filling

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

1 medium avocado, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
¼ cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spoon about 1/4 cup (1 oz / 28 g) of shredded cheese into small piles on the parchment paper, spaced well apart. Flatten each pile into a circle, about 4 inches in diameter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese melts and the edges begin to brown slightly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Carefully lift the cheese circles and drape them over the handle of a wooden spoon or any other utensil that’s suspended between two objects. This will allow them to cool in a taco shell shape.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté with the beef until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Assemble the tacos by filling each cheese shell with the beef mixture, then top with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Serve immediately for the best texture of the cheese shells.

Notes

Ensure the cheese is spread evenly for uniform cheese shells.

The beef mixture can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before assembling the tacos.

For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.

Nutritional information is provided as a guide and may vary based on the exact ingredients used.

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