Keto Tex-Mex Stuffed Avocado
A tantalizing blend of creamy avocado stuffed with a savory, spicy mix of Tex-Mex flavors, these Keto Tex-Mex Stuffed Avocados are a perfect low-carb meal that's both satisfying and bursting with nutrients.
Servings 4
Calories 450kcal
Ingredients
- - 4 medium avocados about 200g each
- - 1/2 lb 225g ground beef
- - 1/4 cup 60g diced red bell pepper
- - 1/4 cup 60g diced onion
- - 1/2 cup 120g shredded cheddar cheese
- - 1/4 cup 60ml sour cream
- - 2 tablespoons 30g taco seasoning
- - 1 tablespoon 15ml olive oil
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
- - Lime wedges for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Sauté the diced onions and red bell peppers in the skillet until they're soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef mixture, stir well to combine, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- While the beef is cooking, slice the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out a bit of the avocado flesh to create a larger cavity for the filling, and set the scooped-out flesh aside for another use or mash it and mix into the beef filling for extra creaminess.
- Season the avocado halves with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the carved avocado halves, distributing it evenly among them.
- Top each stuffed avocado with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the stuffed avocados under a broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve the stuffed avocados warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with crumbled tofu or a plant-based meat alternative, adjusting cooking times as needed.
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less taco seasoning to suit your taste.
- The nutritional information is based on one serving, which is a half of a stuffed avocado.
- The remaining avocado flesh can be used to make a quick guacamole or saved for another dish.
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less taco seasoning to suit your taste.
- The nutritional information is based on one serving, which is a half of a stuffed avocado.
- The remaining avocado flesh can be used to make a quick guacamole or saved for another dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 10g