Keto Taco Cups
The use of cheese as taco shells is the ultimate keto hack that you don't want to miss. It's essentially a keto twist on the Italian frico cooking method, where cheese is cooked until slightly crispy yet pliable in a pan. In this recipe, we take small heaps of cheddar cheese, bake them, and shape them into convenient handheld cups before they cool completely.While these may not be considered authentic or traditional tacos, they offer a delightful alternative for those who enjoy Tex-Mex ground beef tacos and are following a low-carb diet. They bring a fun and delicious option to the table.
Ingredients
- 2 c. shredded cheddar
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sour cream, for serving
- Diced avocado, for serving
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for serving
- Chopped tomatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon about 2 tablespoons cheddar a few inches apart. Bake until bubbly and edges are beginning to turn golden, about 6 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet for a minute.
- Meanwhile, grease bottom of a muffin tin with cooking spray, then carefully pick up melted cheese slices and place on bottom of muffin tin. Fit with another inverted muffin tin and let cool 10 minutes. If you don't have a second muffin tin, use your hands to help mold the cheese around the inverted tin.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, then add ground beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes, then drain fat.
- Return meat to skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer cheese cups to a serving platter. Fill with cooked ground beef and top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg
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