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Homemade Keto Taco Seasoning {Low Carb}

This Homemade Keto Taco Seasoning Mix is so easy to make and will be a convenient addition to any keto-friendly recipe. This recipe has no sugar, cornstarch, fillers, or preservatives like those store-bought taco packets, making it low in carbs but still bold in flavor!

How to make homemade keto taco seasoning

Wow! I had no idea that packaged taco seasoning could have SO MANY CARBS! (Although I’d still use it in a pinch as I do have to choose my battles.) This homemade taco seasoning recipe is keto-friendly/low carb and sugar-free and made with NO FILLERS! If you make this in bulk, it is equivalent to 6-9 taco seasoning packets depending if you use 2 or 3 tablespoons each time.

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The Very Best Keto Taco Meat

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This recipe is The Very Best Keto Taco Meat, whether you’re following a keto diet or not! It is simple to make, full of delicious taco seasonings and loaded with peppers, onions, and tomatoes!

How to make keto taco meat

One of our very favorite meals to make is tacos. The kids eat tortillas while my hubby and I eat taco meat on a bed of lettuce or a baked cheese tortilla shell. Taco meat is so versatile and can be used in so many delicious keto recipes. I love to make a large batch of taco meat at once when I meal prep so I can have it ready to go for quick weeknight dinners.

Taco meat ingredients:

Ground beef: This is the most flavorful. I try to get an 80/20, which makes this taco meat super juicy. You can use ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.
Peppers, onions, and garlic: Veggies add some carbs, which I’m okay with since they add lots of flavor and nutrients! They are also spread over many servings.
Rotel and beef broth: Rotel is a flavorful combination of tomatoes, green chilies, and some other spices. This, along with the beef broth, is the perfect addition to making our taco meat juicy and flavorful!
Taco seasoning: Taco seasoning is what makes your meat perfect for Mexican meals. You can use the store-bought version or make my homemade keto taco seasoning, which is low carb and contains no additives or MSG.

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Keto Taco Salad (with Creamy Dressing)

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A healthy and filling Keto Taco Salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner! This low carb salad is made with ground beef, keto-friendly veggies, cheese and is drizzled with a deliciously creamy taco dressing!

How to make a taco salad keto-friendly

If you love Mexican food, you’ll love this taco salad. It is basically your standard taco converted into a tortilla free version. A salad, without a taco shell, can still be delicious and just as filling as having multiple tacos without all the carbs! This version is simple but flavorful and can easily be a quick dinner or lunch option when you don’t have the time to cook. You can even prepare the taco meat in advance and have it read-to-go in the fridge to make an already quick meal even quicker!

Keto Taco Salad Ingredients:

Ground beef: Beef has the most flavor and also carries a good amount of fat. If you wish, you can swap out the beef for ground chicken, pork, or turkey!
Taco seasoning: The spices are what make this salad a TACO salad. To keep this recipe 100% keto-friendly, you can use my homemade taco seasoning.
Beef broth: Broth adds moisture and flavor to your taco meat. You can use chicken or veggie broth if you don’t have beef broth on hand.
Lettuce, Avocado, Red onion, Grape Tomato, Bell pepper: Every salad is all about the veggies! They add nutrients, fiber, and flavor to your salad.
Sharp cheddar cheese: Freshly shredded cheddar cheeses add fat and even more flavor to your salad!

Steps for how to make keto taco salad:

Step 1: In a medium skillet, brown ground beef then drain. Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef with ⅓ cup of beef broth and simmer on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced and the meat mixture thickens.

Step 2: In a large bowl, add the lettuce first. Then, top the chopped lettuce with the taco meat mixture, shredded cheese, and the rest of your toppings leaving out the avocado.

Step 3: In a small bowl, mix salsa, ranch dressing, and fresh lime juice until thoroughly combined to make the dressing for the keto taco salad.

Step 4: Drizzle ¼ of the dressing on the top of the taco salad reserving the rest for individual servings. Garnish with jalapeno slices, avocado, and freshly chopped cilantro.

Can this keto taco salad recipe be made ahead?

Yes, the taco meat can be made ahead. For convenience, the veggies can be washed and chopped up to a day ahead. When it is time to put everything together, first reheat the taco meat. While it is reheating, add the lettuce to a large salad bowl along with the veggies. Once the meat is ready, add the ground beef to the top. I would not recommend putting the salad together until right before serving. The taco salad dressing can also be prepared a day in advance.

Taco salad dressing

This dressing is deliciously creamy and rich with flavor! The salsa adds more of those traditional taco flavors and is paired with a creamy ranch dressing that everyone will love. If you’d like to make homemade ranch dressing for this recipe, give this keto version a try. Finishing the taco dressing with some freshly squeezed lime juice adds brightness and acidity that goes perfectly with those bold taco flavors.

Tip: If you don’t love ranch dressing, you could use sour cream instead. Salsa and sour cream also make a delicious low carb dressing.

Choosing the right salsa

Salsa is sometimes just not worth the extra effort to make, especially if you don’t have the time. However, if you DO want to make your own, try this easy keto salsa. If you choose to purchase a store-bought brand, just make sure you read the labels! Some brands add sugars and other ingredients you may be surprised to find that are not keto-friendly.

If you want to keep your keto taco salad more on the mild side, stick with a mild salsa. If you like a little kick, use a medium or hot salsa. There are many different varieties, so feel free to play around with different dressing flavors.

Other keto-friendly taco salad toppings

You can have fun with adding different toppings to your low carb taco salad or simply swap out some I used in this recipe. You can leave out what you don’t like or add other toppings that may not be so traditional. It’s your salad, so you choose what goes on top! Here are some other low carb topping suggestions:

Bacon
Sour Cream
Scallions
Black Olives
Shredded Chicken/Pork
Roasted Peppers
Diced Chilies

You can also serve your taco salad with these keto tortilla chips if you like some added crunch!

Other Keto Mexican Recipes You May Like:

Cheesy Keto Nachos with Bell Peppers

Cheesy Mexican Taco Casserole (Low Carb)

Keto Mexican Cheesy Chicken Skillet

Easy Mexican Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipe {Keto}

Keto Stuffed Peppers (Mexican Style)

Keto Low Carb Taco Cups

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Easy Keto Sandwich Bowl

Keto Chicken Salad

Keto Mixed Green Salad

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healthy keto taco salad recipe in a bowl with tomatoes, lettuce, ground beef, and cheese

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Keto Taco Salad

A healthy and filling Keto Taco Salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner! This low carb salad is made with ground beef, keto-friendly veggies, cheese, and is drizzled with a deliciously creamy taco dressing!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 526kcal

Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

Taco Salad

1 lb ground beef
homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought if preferred)
½ cup beef broth
1 large head romaine lettuce (approx. 6 cups washed and chopped)
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
4 oz white cheddar cheese
1/2 avocado sliced
¼ cup red onion
¾ cup grape tomatoes (halved)
¼ cup bell pepper chopped
Freshly chopped cilantro *garnish
Jalapenos, sliced *optional

Creamy Taco Dressing

½ cup chunky salsa
½ cup ranch dressing
1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice.

Instructions

In a medium skillet, brown ground beef. Drain out any liquids.
https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/low-carb-keto-ranch-dressing/Add the taco seasoning to the browned ground beef along with ½ cup of beef broth and simmer over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced and the meat mixture thickens.
You can use my homemade keto taco seasoning instead of store-bought.
While it is simmering, wash and dry your lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
Top your lettuce with the taco meat mixture, shredded cheese, then the rest of the toppings (except the avocado).
In a small bowl, combine the salsa, ranch dressing, and fresh lime juice until thoroughly combined.
Drizzle ¼ of the dressing back and forth on the top of the taco salad reserving the rest for individual servings.
Garnish with sliced jalapenos, sliced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro.

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Notes

*Use keto-friendly taco seasoning, salsa, and ranch dressing instead of store-bought for healthier alternatives.

Make this ahead of time by preparing your meat in advance. Store it in the fridge then add it to your salad when ready to serve.

Other keto-friendly taco salad toppings

You can have fun with adding different toppings to your salad or simply swap out some I used in this recipe. You can leave out what you don't like or add other toppings that may not be so traditional. It's your salad, so you choose what goes on top! Here are some other low carb topping suggestions:

Bacon
Sour Cream
Scallions
Black Olives
Shredded Chicken/Pork
Roasted Peppers
Diced Chilies

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Cheesy Mexican Taco Casserole (Low Carb)

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This Cheesy Mexican Low Carb Taco Casserole is made with low carb flour tortillas, ground beef, taco seasoning, riced cauliflower, and lots of cheese! It is a comforting and hearty low carb recipe that is sure to fill your belly!

This low carb taco casserole is a family favorite! Layers of meat, soft tortillas, salsa, heavy cream, cheese, taco seasoning, and cream cheese makes for a deliciously hearty casserole. Since this recipe is made with low carb tortillas, which contain wheat, it isn’t considered 100% keto-friendly but more of a low carb meal. I used (3) low carb tortillas in the entire casserole, at just 4g net carbs per tortilla spread out over nine servings. If you want to lessen the carbs, even more, you can use less taco spice, or you can make your own homemade taco seasoning, which is keto-approved.

How To Make An Easy Taco Casserole (with Ground Beef)

This baked casserole is an easy weeknight meal you can make in advance and reheat when you get home from work. Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, aren’t they? They’re always quick to throw together and smells absolutely delicious baking in the oven! The best part about this meal is that you can make it in advance and reheat the leftovers for another time.

Make sure you check out my other low carb casseroles too!

Step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Saute the ground beef in a skillet with the onions until the meat is browned. While doing that, steam your cauliflower rice in the microwave following package directions. You could substitute beef with turkey or chicken if you prefer.

Another option is to use homemade riced cauliflower. It is cheaper to make at home! Just make sure it is steamed before adding it to your skillet.

Step 2: Add your cream cheese to the ground beef and cream together using a wooden spatula until it melts. This will ensure that your meat sauce for this low carb taco casserole is nice and smooth without chunks of cream cheese.

Step 3: Next, add heavy cream, beef broth, taco seasoning, riced cauliflower, salsa, and pepper. Mix all ingredients until everything is nicely incorporated for the best Mexican flavor. The mixture should be thick and saucy.

Step 4: Time to layer your taco casserole! Start by adding 1/3 of the ground beef mixture to the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish. Top with 1/3 of the shredded cheese.

Step 5: Add one low carb tortilla in the middle of the casserole. Cut one tortilla in strips and place the pieces in all four corners to fully cover your casserole. The one extra tortilla shell will be enough to fully cover corners for each tortilla layer. Next, repeat the same layer with 1 cup of ground beef, a tortilla with the extra tortilla strips covering the corners and cheese. Finally, finish by adding the rest of the taco meat mixture topped with a final layer of cheese.

Tip: If you prefer not to use low carb tortillas, there are homemade options if you are strict keto and prefer using grain-free gluten-free tortillas. Here are two recipes for homemade keto tortillas. One is made with coconut flour, and another made with almond flour.

Step 6: Bake your casserole at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes and serve warm with fresh parsley (or cilantro) sprinkled on top! Add other toppings if you prefer. (see below)

Do I Have To Use Frozen Cauliflower In This Recipe?

No, you do not. Those steamed bags make it so so easy, though!

If you want to make your own freshly riced cauliflower, you can! Check out how to make cauliflower rice here. Making your own is more cost-effective, and I find it to have more of a bite!

What Toppings Can I Add To My Low Carb Taco Casserole?

Choosing your taco toppings are what make eating tacos so fun! So if you’re feeling up to it, you can add some additional toppings! Here are some delicious low carb ingredients you can top your casserole with:

More Salsa
Jalapeños
Sour Cream
Diced Tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Green Onions
Fresh Cilantro
Avocado

How To Keep This Casserole Low in Carbs

If you are looking for a delicious lower carb dinner idea, this recipe is perfect for you. Just make sure you use low carb tortillas. The Mission Tortillas are only 4g of net carbs per tortilla, and you only need three for the entire casserole.

Also, I suggest making homemade taco seasoning instead of buying a store-bought package. This way, you don’t have to worry about any added sugars or starches since you’re in control of the ingredients! You can even make it spicier if you like!

Can You Freeze This Taco Casserole?

Yes! Similar to my other casseroles, you can also freeze this one. To do this, prepare the taco bake, as stated in the instructions below.

Don’t bake. Instead, wrap your freezer-safe dish in plastic wrap and tin foil to prevent freezer burn, and freeze up to 3 months. Make sure your meat mixture is thoroughly cooled before you freeze it.

When you’re ready to eat your casserole, thaw it overnight in the fridge and bake the next day. Baking time may be a little longer since the casserole could still be cold or slightly frozen.

side angle shot of a slice of taco bake casserole

Can You Make This Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes! That’s the best part about casseroles!

To make this in advance, assemble entire taco casserole in a casserole dish, as stated in instructions below. Then, before you bake, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready, bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes or until warmed through and melted.

Make sure you check out my list of 37 Keto & Low Carb Casserole Recipes!

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