This Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie is so good, you won’t miss the carbs.
It’s from Carolyn Ketchum’s new book, Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen. Although I don’t follow a ketogenic diet, I loved this dish. Crustless low carb taco pie is an easy, tasty, and satisfying main course.
Now, if you’re anything like me, the word “ketogenic” is not in your everyday vocabulary. Simply put, ketogenic or keto means low-carb, high-fat, with adequate protein. Carolyn follows a keto diet because she has diabetes. But she makes a convincing case that her diet is a healthy one for many other reasons.
I don’t have diabetes and don’t plan to go on a keto diet anytime soon. So why am I writing about Carolyn, her book, and this recipe? (Carolyn’s publisher sent me a copy of the book without charge, but the content of this post is entirely mine.)
I was curious about the book for two reasons.
First, because I’ve admired Carolyn for a long time.
Second, my maternal grandmother had diabetes and my internist told me that I have pre-diabetic tendencies. (My mom also has pre-diabetic tendencies.) Although I’m hopeful that I won’t develop diabetes, I wanted to see how I could manage to enjoy food if I ever do become diabetic.
The book came through on both scores. It only increased my admiration for Carolyn and it made me realize that going on a keto diet could be enjoyable, as well as healthy.
Plus, Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen is impressive for reasons that have nothing to do with the keto diet.
Three Reasons to Love this Cookbook
- The design of the recipe pages makes them easy to read and follow as you cook. Don’t underestimate how much design impacts whether you actually use a cookbook or just leave it on the shelf.
- The book is filled with tips, suggestions, and information on ingredient swaps. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, it’s nice to have the feeling that the author is standing with you. Carolyn is especially thoughtful about those who may not be able to use all the ingredients in a recipe because of allergies or other dietary restrictions.
- The book may be about a “diet,” but it sets a positive tone. Instead of listing foods that are “no-nos”, Carolyn highlights healthy fats and oils, “good rich proteins,” what fruits and vegetables are low carb, the best nuts and seed choices, and how to work with less common ingredients.
If you’ve never read her blog, All Day I Dream About Food, you should check it out. Carolyn’s recipes and photographs are nothing short of amazing.
On a personal level, she is delightful, which definitely comes through in the book. I met Carolyn at a blogging conference a few years ago, and was taken with her energy and openness. She has a great sense of humor and isn’t afraid to make herself the butt of a joke.
Once I followed her blog, I became obsessed with Carolyn’s desserts. Like me, she has a sweet tooth that just won’t quit.
But without sugar, how does she make all those incredible cakes, cookies and candies? Low-carb sweeteners. Although they can make a dessert look and taste delicious, apparently the body metabolizes them differently from the way it metabolizes sugar. I’m definitely going to try her desserts, but back to my story.
When I thought about choosing a recipe from the book to post about, I assumed that I would pick a dessert. However, before I got to them, this Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie stole my heart. So, rather than fight the urge, I gave in and went with Team Savory.
The ingredients for the Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie are simple.
And while the taco seasoning (in the center of the photo above) has a number of component spices, it makes more than you need for one Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie.You’ll find it useful in many dishes – or save it for the next time you make this one.
I’m going to use it in a topping for my patacones and it would be great in enchilada sauce.
By the way, one commenter and I both found the seasoning too salty. I’ve indicated in a recipe note that if you’re sensitive to salt, you should start with much less.
I’ve revised the recipe to call for only 1/3-1/2 tablespoon of coarse salt. But even that amount makes a taco seasoning that is pretty salty for some palates. So be conservative with the salt. Remember, you can always sprinkle more on top of the finished pie if you think it needs a touch more.
Her serving suggestions are sour cream, sliced avocado, and Pico de Gallo. I used sour cream and guacamole. (The latter is really just mashed avocado with spices and lime.)
As a side dish, I served leafy greens with cucumbers and bell peppers. All of those elements are included by Carolyn in her list of “good vegetable choices.” Nice to know.
Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie (with taco seasoning recipe)
A simple, crustless meat and cheese dish that makes a wonderful main dish supper.
Ingredients
Taco Seasoning - Note that this makes more than you need for the pie. Reserve the rest for another pie or another use.
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/3-1/2 tablespoon coarse salt See note about using less.
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, ground
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Taco Pie
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (see above)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (well-packed) About 4 ounces.
Instructions
Taco Seasoning
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In a small bowl, stir together all of the ingredients (chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne.) Set aside.
Taco Pie
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch glass or ceramic deep dish pie pan.
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink about 7 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon. Add the taco seasoning and stir until combined. Spread the beef mixture in the greased pie pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, and garlic. Pour slowly over the beef mixture in the pan.
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Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set and the cheese is browned. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Recipe Notes
Carolyn calls for a full tablespoon of coarse salt in the taco seasoning. I found that too salty for my taste and prefer to make the seasoning with 1/3 - 1/2 tablespoon of salt. (One-third of a tablespoon is equal to 1 teaspoon.)
Carolyn includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in the pie itself, added to the eggs, cream and garlic. I found the pie adequately seasoned without that salt and pepper (there's plenty of salt and pepper in the taco seasoning), so I left out this additional helping.
Paprika comes in mild, smoked (Spanish style, known as pimenton), or hot. (I used a combination of smoked and hot.)
Use 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne if you prefer a milder seasoning, or 1/2 teaspoon for a bolder one. (I used 1/2 teaspoon.)
Some people find the taco seasoning too salty. If you're inclined to that view, use 1 teaspoon of salt, instead of 1 tablespoon.
The taco seasoning makes more than is required for the Taco Pie. Save the rest for another batch of Taco Pie(s) or other uses.
When browning the meat, if there's more than a tablespoon or 2 of liquid, drain it off. Don't throw it down the sink, dispose of it using this handy method.
Carolyn says
Hey Laura, thanks so much for this. Just pinned!
Laura says
My pleasure 🙂 xoxo Laura
Marie says
I’ confused about seasoning…how much to use. Directions say it makes more than is needed & remainder can be used later, but never says how much.
Laura says
Marie, The recipe for the taco pie says to use 3 tablespoons of the seasoning. The recipe for the seasoning makes more than 3 tablespoons, so just save the rest.
Dave says
I read as 3 tbls in while cooking the meat.
Then while you mix up eggs and cream I added seasoning. I put 2 tbls in. It was a little spicy (my wife and I loved it). I’m an experimenter with most things through.
Laura says
Dave, Glad you liked it, even with the extra spice:)
Deb says
It does say in the list of ingredients…. 3 Tbsp. Taco seasoning.
Jennifer says
I just tried this recipe and it was so yummy! I am on Keto and trying to find recipes for dinners that are Keto and my husband will love is sometimes a challenge. My husband loved this dish as much as I did! He didn’t miss the crust or carbs and neither did I.
Laura says
Jennifer, So glad you (and your husband) liked it. All credit must go to Carolyn Ketchum – you should definitely check out her book. This recipe is from the book, which has many other, wonderful keto-friendly recipes.
Tyla says
What are substitutions for the egg?
Laura says
Tyla, Eggs are fine on the keto diet according to the book’s author, Carolyn Ketchum. If you need additional information or want to talk to her about substituting something else for eggs in her recipe, you might want to contact her through her blog, https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/.
Lisa polk says
I am on the Keto diet as well. Could you provide the nutritional info per serving of the crust less taco pie
Laura says
Lisa, Here is what it says at the end of the recipe in Carolyn’s book: Calories: 302, Fat: 21.2g, Protein: 20.2g Carbs: 2.1 g, Fibre: 0.2g. For any additional explanation or information, I’d suggest that you contact the book’s author, Carolyn Ketchum, through her blog, https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/
Moira says
This turned out great. We are trying to eat less carbs and it’s a great substitute for regular tacos. I mixed a little bit of salsa into the meat mixture . It did need to cook closer to 40 minutes. I’ll definitely make it agsin!
Laura says
Moira, So glad you enjoyed it. Yes, a perfect substitute for regular tacos.
Colleen Hagen says
I’m curious, about the carb content for one piece. Not sure how to count it.
Laura says
Colleen, I’m no low carb maven. The recipe author, Carolyn Ketchum, https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/ says that each serving has 2 g of carbs. Hope that helps.
Kelly says
It actually has 1.9 g of carbs if your on keto. You subtract the fiber from carb total.
Debbie Z says
1.9 nc
Darla says
Loved this! It turned out perfect!
Laura says
So glad you enjoyed it Darla.
Otto Fobian says
Barbara and I loved this recipe. Instead of heavy cream I used full cream yogurt and it was delicious. Will definitely be doing it again soon. Thank you for publishing it.
Laura says
Otto, So glad you loved this recipe. I won’t take credit for it – after all, it’s from Carolyn’s book, but I’m delighted that you found it through my blog. Happy eating!
Marlene says
We love this. Very easy to make and it heats up well for lunch the next day.
Laura says
Marlene – So glad you like it. Props go to Carolyn Ketchum, whose recipe it is from. Check out her cookbook – it’s great.
Bec says
Laura,
About how many calories are in this recipe?
Laura says
Bec, Check the previous comments re nutrition information, including calorie count.
Salli says
Made this Tuesday night with leftover taco meat from last week’s tennis match. The taco meat was already made, I used the store bought taco seasoning (which I think added additionsl carbs). Both my husband and I loved this meal. I had to bake it for about 20 more mins than it advised but I think that is because my taco meat came straight out of the fridge.
Laura says
Salli, So glad you liked it. Your solution (store bought taco seasoning) may not be exactly the keto recipe, but it sure is a time saver.
Mary Ann says
Love this recipe! Do you have the nutritional break-down? Ie calories, carbs, proteins & sugars?
Laura says
Mary Ann, Carolyn Ketchum, who developed the recipe and wrote the book, Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen, from which it comes, lists the nutritional breakdown as (for a single serving from an 8-serving pie) as calories: 302, fat: 21.2g, protein: 20.2g, carbs: 2.1g and fiber: 0.2g. She doesn’t list sugars in the nutritional breakdown.
Connie says
What is the nutritional breakdown? My son has to count carbs for diabetes. I think he would really like this recipe.
Laura says
Connie, Carolyn Ketchum, who developed the recipe and wrote the book, Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen, from which it comes, lists the nutritional breakdown as (for a single serving from an 8-serving pie) as calories: 302, fat: 21.2g, protein: 20.2g, carbs: 2.1g and fiber: 0.2g
Peggy B says
The recipe sounds delicious, but I have a question. 20.2 g of carbs? How is that low carb? Thank you.
Laura says
Peggy, I think you misread the list of nutrition facts I copied from Carolyn in response to an earlier comment. It is “Protein: 20.2g Carbs: 2.1 g” – so there are over 20 grams of protein and only slightly over 2 grams of carbs. Hope that clarifies the carb count for you – not 20.2 g, but 2.1.
Dominie says
Just made this for the first time. My family all went back for a second serving. Loved it!
Laura says
Dominie, Lovely to know that it’s a hit with your family. Of course, I’ll pass on the kind words to Carolyn Ketchum, developed the recipe and wrote the book k(Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen) that it comes from.
Monica says
This looks like a tasty recipe, however, I doubt 1 pound of ground beef would serve eight people.
Laura says
Monica, Actually the pound of meat works well for 1 pie and there is so much else in it that I found it a good ratio of meat to other ingredients.
Elif says
Excellent recipe! Made this yesterday for dinner, was great. But i must say today, the leftovers tasted even better.
Perfect make-ahead dish. Next weekend will try substituting beef with shredded chicken breast.
Thanks for posting.
Laura says
Elif, So glad you liked it. I’m going to have to try your idea of using shredded chicken instead of beef – sounds yummy.
Tricia says
I just made this. It’s so delicious! I accidentally mixed the cheese with egg/cream mixture and added a little bit more on top and it still turned out perfect. Thanks so much for a great recipe!
Laura says
Tricia, Sp glad you liked it. Kudos for the recipe really go to Carolyn, whose book it comes from.
Angela says
Way too salty, especially if you’re not used to salt!
Laura says
Angela, That’s what my husband said, so there is definitely a camp that prefers much less salt in the taco mix. Next time I’m going to try it with 1 teaspoon of salt instead of 1 tablespoon. And because of your comment, I just added a note in the recipe to that effect. Many thanks for stopping by.
Susan says
Yummy everyone loved it!!!
Though I didn’t have all the taco seasoning ingredients – so I used a package of taco seasoning. Still awesome!!
Laura says
Susan, So glad you liked it.
Mary says
Would like more recipes .
Laura says
Mary, Are you specifically looking for keto recipes, or just recipes in general?
Pat says
My husband and I both loved this pie! Thanks for sharing. I plan to serve it to visiting family this weekend. They won’t have a clue that it is low carb. My husband and I, neither diabetic, although my husband was prediabetic for a good while but not anymore, follow a low carb diet for our health. My husband is a good example of what a low carb/keto diet can do for you.
Laura says
Pat, So glad you enjoyed it. Like you, I found that it doesn’t seem low carb to me – but of course, that may just be because it’s so satisfying that I really wouldn’t care what diet it came from. By the way, you can find plenty more wonderful keto-friendly recipes in Carolyn’s book or on her website.
Tisha says
I could probably eat half a pan of this! Looks amazing!!!
Laura says
Tisha, That’s my problem too – I never eat just the portion that the recipe says is a single. Alas, guess I just have to go to the gym more often.
Cat says
Are there nutritional facts for this meal anywhere?
Laura says
Carolyn Ketchum, who wrote the book the recipe comes from, has provided the nutrition facts on her site. https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-easy-taco-pie/
Lisa says
Delicious!! My husband and I both loved it. I cooked it and then placed it in the freezer. It was really good and so were the leftovers. I am making it again tonight and I am adding more taco seasoning this time.
Thanks for the recipe.
Laura says
So glad you liked it.
Kathy says
Can this dish be made ahead and frozen?
Laura says
Yes, you can make it ahead and freeze it.
Laura says
Can skim milk be substituted for the heavy cream?
Laura says
I haven’t tried it with skim milk but I think that the pie would not puff up as much and it wouldn’t taste as rich. If you try it let me know what you think.
Alexis says
Definitely making this again! So easy and good!
Laura says
Alexis, So glad you loved the taco pie. I love it too.
Barbara says
Loved this so much! The only criticism I got for it was that I didn’t double or triple the recipe. It was a hit with the entire household and will definitely make again! This hit the taco spot since I have celiac. So I’m doing keto and want to mix things up when possible, this was perfect. <3
Laura says
Fantastic – glad you liked it. Of course the credit for the recipe goes to Carolyn Ketchum, who created it and from whose book it comes.
Karen Knowles says
Hi Laura
Making this recipe right now. I notice in the “Taco pie ingredients” that there is no mention of amounts of salt/pepper to add yet it says salt/pepper.There is already salt/pepper in the Taco seasoning so I will assume that there is no need to add more. Please comment. Looking forward to this for supper! Thank you!
Laura says
Karen, Thanks for being such an eagle-eyed proofreader! Carolyn’s original recipe called for additional salt and pepper in the pie itself, beyond the salt and pepper called for in the taco seasoning. I found that was too much salt for us – and we didn’t notice the extra pepper given the highly spiced taco seasoning, so I left them out. bBt as you noted, I inadvertently kept the reference to them in the instructions. So now I’ve corrected that and added a note to the recipe indicating that I left them out. Appreciate your comment and close reading.
Dawn says
Wondering if 1% milk or fat free half and half could be substituted for the heavy cream??
Laura says
Dawn, I don’t think the pie would set as well with a 1% milk or fat free half and half instead of heavy cream, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Mundita Suarez says
Hello:
I just bought the book ” Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen” and made the “easy taco Pie”, but I don’t understand how the macros work. The recipe says that contains:
Calories 302, Fat 21.2 g, protein 20.2g carbs:2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g
But, how much of it contains these macros? 2 oz.? 4 on? Can you clarify please.
Thank you,
Laura says
I can’t answer your inquiry, but you might want to get in touch with Carolyn Ketchum of https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/. The recipe is from her book and she’s in the best position to answer you.
Damien says
Hello,
I was wanting to make this at the firehouse. If I wanted to convert this to a 9×13 pan; should I double the recipe? Thank you in advance.
Laura says
Damien, I’m not much of a mathematician, so check with someone who “does numbers.” This recipe fits well into a 9-inch round pan, so if it were me, I’d use 1 & 1/2 times or 1 & 3/4 the recipe for a 9″ x 13″ pan. A quick look at this handy resource from Alice Medrich, one of my favorite baking mentors, says that a 9 x 13 is not quite twice as big as a 9″ round pan. https://food52.com/blog/13239-how-to-make-your-baking-recipe-fit-your-pan-size
nae says
21G OF CARBS!!!!????? PER SERVING. Is that per serving or for the whole pie???
Laura says
Like commenter Peggy below, you’re misreading the nutrition facts I copied from Carolyn in response to an earlier comment. It is “Protein: 20.2g Carbs: 2.1 g” – so there are over 20 grams of protein and only slightly over 2 grams of carbs. Hope that clarifies the carb count for you – not 20.2 g, but 2.1.
Carrie says
This was delicious. I added chopped jalapenos to the mix. Very tasty. Ate with baby cucumbers and sour cream. Thanks for the recipe.
Laura says
Carrie, Glad you liked it.
Mary says
Turned out great.
Laura says
Mary – Fantastic. Hope you’ll stop by again.
Casey says
My boyfriend hates eggs. Does this taste or look anything like eggs?
Laura says
Casey, It doesn’t taste or look like eggs to me, but I suppose you’ll just have to make it and decide for yourself:)
Julina says
I literally just got done eating this for the first time and my husband and I are in love! Definitely a keeper! I didn’t see that I was only supposed to put in only 3T of the taco seasoning in the meat until after I mixed it all in! Oops! BUT it was perfect! I used less salt, less paprika and skipped the chili powder. Yummmm!
Laura says
Julina, Sounds like you’ve got another dish to add to your weeknight rotation. So glad you liked it.
Kimmy says
Just put this in the oven and am excited as it sounds soooo good. Just wondering, your recipe says bake 30 minutes in the body of your recipe but 40 min bake time at start. I wilwatch closely starting at 30 min. Thanks, and I’ll check back after “the big taste,”
Laura says
Kimmy, Thanks for being so eagle-eyed. I went back and checked the recipe in the book. In fact it says 30 minutes in the body of the directions but 40 minutes cook time at the top. I changed it (in light of your comment) to 30 minutes cook time + 5 minutes resting time, with a note that you should bake until the pie is set, meaning that the 30 minutes is a guide and not an absolute. Hope you enjoyed your taco pie.
Tara says
I hate to cook and am not very good but this was very easy to make and very yummy. I added salsa and sour cream on top!
Laura says
Tara, Glad you enjoyed this taco pie. And salsa and sour cream are great toppings.
Paula says
Great dish. I browned my meat in a skillet. Added the seasoning, then instead of transferring all to a pie plate I added the egg and cream mixture to my skillet and topped it all off with the cheese. Worked great!
Thank you for sharing.
Laura says
Paula, Sounds like you know how to skip a step – having a cast iron or other oven-safe skillet is key.
Ray Henderson says
Tried this today and followed the recipe exactly. Looked beautiful! Definitely not a dinner dish for us. Way too eggy. I will try it again and work on the recipe to modify it for what we want.
Laura says
Ray, Glad you tried it and hope you’ll modify it to suit your taste.
Candace Casey says
Whoops, definitely should have read the recipe more closely before my cooking cocktail! I used all of the seasoning and don’t have the energy to thaw more meat…tbd how she turns out. Reading is fundamental, children.
Laura says
Candace, So sorry you had a mishap. But at least that’s one mistake you won’t make again. Hope you like the pie once you make it with the correct amoun t of seasoning. 🙂
SD says
I did the same thing! So frustrating
Laura says
SD, Not sure what you did, but if it was to use all the seasoning in the single pie, see my response to Carmel earlier today.
Sharon says
On the Keto food plan for a couple of months now & was so excited to see your recipe for Taco Pie😀. Have made it twice now & we love it❤️❤️❤️
Laura says
Sharon – So glad you like it. Actually the recipe comes from Carolyn Ketchum of All Day I Dream About Food – check out her site. It’s all keto. I’ve done another of her recipes and loved it. https://motherwouldknow.com/indian-style-keto-lamb-shanks/
Ashley says
Do you have the nutrition info on this by chance
Laura says
From the blogpost on this recipe by its developer, Carolyn Ketchum – she has the nutrition listed https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-easy-taco-pie/. It is
Serves 8. Each serving has 2 g of carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Taco Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8th of pie))
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.8g 43%
Total Carbohydrates 2.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 24.1g 48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Natalie says
found this on pinterest and tried it tonight. Total winner with the family! I served it with avocado, sour cream, and salsa and it was a hit.
Thank you!
Laura says
Natalie, How fantastic! Thanks for letting me know.
Connie says
Made this the other night and the MOTH went nuts! He went back for seconds and I had to frown at him to keep him from that third piece. I got one piece and he ate the rest for lunches, and made me promise to make it again next week. Thanks so much for this. It’s great topped with a little salsa.
Laura says
Connie, So glad you and the “MOTH” liked this. And about that name – what does the “MOTH” mean and how did he get it?
Nicole says
I think it means man of the house
Laura says
haha
Connie says
Man of the house, I ‘ve been calling him that for 41 years this September. Picked it up in Charleston, SC Anyway, love this recipe!!!
Laura says
haha – love it! Call mine “my beloved” 🙂
Gennifer says
Born and raised in Charleston SC and I’ve never heard the acronym before but from now on my husband may be MOTH man!
Laura says
haha – it was a new expression for me too. and I guess my spouse is a MOTH too.
carole says
what is the Nutrition value
Laura says
Carolyn Ketchum, who developed the recipe and wrote the book, Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen, from which it comes, lists the nutritional breakdown as (for a single serving from an 8-serving pie) as calories: 302, fat: 21.2g, protein: 20.2g, carbs: 2.1g and fiber: 0.2g. She doesn’t list sugars in the nutritional breakdown.
Lucy says
The eggs scrambled and I’m baffled!
It was ok to eat, we saw it as more of a “breakie” pie, but went to heat it up the next day and tasted awful
I will be trying this again… maybe less eggs?
Laura says
That is so weird. I have never heard of that happening – and I’ve made it numerous times, as have many other readers. I am so sorry it didn’t work for you. I have no idea what happened. Hmmm.
CARMEN BOYCE says
Made it last night and it was absolutely delicious and a quick fix (made up the taco seasoning a few days ago) and low carb to boot…THANK YOU! 🙂
Laura says
Carmen, Delighted that you enjoy it. I agree – it’s a winner.
Jacquie says
Where is your nutritional information, did I miss it? Looks wonderful but I need (like others I imagine) to see that information. Would love to post it in my Low Carb section on Pinterest but without that info I have no proof of it being “low carb”.
Laura says
Here is the nutrition information from Carolyn Ketchum (the creator of the recipe and author of the book this taco pie comes from):
Nutrition Facts
Easy Taco Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8th of pie))
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.8g 43%
Total Carbohydrates 2.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 24.1g 48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Christina gravina says
Loved this so much. I only had ground turkey so I used that it was amazing. Definitely going to make it again next week! Thanks
Laura says
Christina, Glad you liked it. We do too
Rachel Smith says
Very informative article,,,, I it me very mush slightly lazy cook. easy recipes, and this Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie is no exception! Thanks for sharing.
Erica says
How many calories per serving?
Laura says
Here is the nutrition information from Carolyn Ketchum, the creator of the recipe and author of the book reviewed in the post:
Nutrition Facts
Easy Taco Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8th of pie))
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.8g 43%
Total Carbohydrates 2.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 24.1g 48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Debra says
It was so eggy we couldn’t eat it.. it was foamy .. we threw it out!! Will not try again..
Laura says
Sorry you didn’t enjoy it. Not sure why your eggs got “foamy” – that’s weird.
Susan says
Excellent!! We LOVED it! You can’t even really taste the eggs (if cooked right) and we eat Keto, so it was perfect. I made more of the taco seasoning and filled a bottle I recycled to keep it on hand for several more times making this! We will definitely be having it again! I’m always looking for new recipes to try on our keto diet. THANK YOU!
Laura says
Glad you enjoyed it. The recipe comes from All Day I Dream About Food, a keto blogger I admire. Try her lamb shanks too (my review on this blog, https://motherwouldknow.com/indian-style-keto-lamb-shanks/) I think they’re delicious too.
Carmel Brennan says
I used all the seasoning in the pie. Oops. It was way too salty. Didn’t read the recipe properly. Too bad the recipe doesn’t have the samller amout of seasoning ingredients for dummies like me!! Hahaha! Is the any way I can do something to counter the enormous amount of salt so I don’t have to throw the pie out?
Carmel
Laura says
Carmel, Sorry you made that mistake. After reading your comment, I went into the post and added a note to re-emphasize and make sure it is super clear that the amount of seasoning is more than you need for a single pie. As to what to do with the pie you made – personally, I would find it too salty to eat, but that’s your call.
Michele N. says
Made this tonight and turned out really good! I added diced yellow onion and used shredded taco cheese mix. I’ll eat this for breakfast too. 🙂 thanks for posting the recipe!
Laura says
Delighted you enjoy it.
Patti says
Made this for a quick dinner and everyone was fighting over the last piece. I used Bison instead of beef, Half in half, and Mexican shredded cheese. My only complaint is I wish it made more. Yum yum
Laura says
Patti, So glad you liked it.
Janet Bradley says
Could I just us taco mix seasoning from the package of taco mix? If so about how much 1-2 TBS?
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks, Janet
Laura says
Janet, I suppose you could, but typically that taco mix seasoning does not have all the ingredients that are in the one specified. That doesn’t mean that the substitution won’t work – just that it may not taste as complex. Also, check to make sure the taco seasoning mix isn’t too salty.
Joefine says
My goodness, nothing so simple and so satisfying as this taco. Thanks for sharing!
Laura says
Josefine, Thanks
Mandy says
Really delicious! I added tomatoes and salsa. My hubby who is not on Keto and my son loved it.
Laura says
Glad all of you liked it. I’m not on keto either and enjoy this one. Nice when those on different diets/regimes can enjoy the same dishes.
Julie B says
This was great! When I make it again, I need to bake it for maybe 5 more minutes, a little runny. I heated up the leftovers (even yummier) in the oven and it was perfect. Really good!
Julie B says
i added jalapenos too!
Laura says
Julie, Nice adddition!
Elise says
This looks so delicious! Unfortunately my husband is not a big cheese lover if you can believe that! It makes it very hard to find good recipes. I’m wondering how cheesy this is? Do you think I could cut the cheese in half or use a milder cheese like mozzarella?
Laura says
Elise, Definitely try it with a milder cheese. It won’t have the same flavor, but if he likes it better…
Jodee Burkart says
Is there anything to substitute for the heavy cream. I am not on keto diet. Thanks
Laura says
Jodee, I’m not on keto either, but I used it. You could try it with lowfat evaporated milk (maybe thinned with a bit of water)?
Autumn Brown says
This was horrible!
Shannon says
I loved this recipe. I made a few adjustments. I used ground turkey instead of ground beef and I added diced green Chile’s to the meat mixture. I also just used a store bought taco seasoning to make it faster. For the cheese I used Taco Bell’s salsa verde cheese. I topped it with fresh avocado and pico. My boyfriend and I both loved the recipe.
Laura says
Shannon, Glad you liked it and I do appreciate your adaptations, they sound great.
Jineane says
Made this recipe and the family and I loved it. I put shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and plain greek yogurt (cant do sour cream) on the side. The next day for lunch I heated a smaller amount of the casserole and put it over the lettuce, added pico, olives, green onion, and used the plain greek yogurt as a dressing and had a delicious salad!!! Thank you for this recipe…sooo good
Laura says
Jineane, So glad you enjoyed it.
Susan says
This recipe looks terrific! For your own health right now you should check out Low Carb MD Podcasts especially #10 and # 65. You might be surprised to find out you are already not well because you are “pre-diabetic”. Wishing you health and thank you for your recipe.
Laura says
Thanks for the recommendations. Yes, this recipe is terrific if I do say so myself:)
Christina Schmidt says
Could I freeze this?
Laura says
Christina, You could try, though I am not sure how the heavy cream and cheese topping would fare in the freezer. If you try it, let me know what you think.
Susan Vallinga says
I am just eating low carb … my husband and I both loved this … I only used 2 T of the taco seasoning but did the rest the way the recipe said. Hubby said he would like me to make it again.
Susan says
I am just eating low carb … my husband and I both loved this … I only used 2 T of the taco seasoning but did the rest the way the recipe said. Hubby said he would like me to make it again.
Laura says
Susan, It is a keeper – like your husband we don’t eat low carb all the time, but still enjoyed this.
Daniel R Miller says
Such an amazingly easy recipe!!! And the price is right on it as well. My wife and I are full Keto, this is a dish I will be making regularly! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this recipe!!!!
Laura says
Daniel, So glad yo enjoyed this recipe.
Janet says
I love this recipe! I usually make 2 pies @ a time. 1 for this week lunches and put the other in the freezer. I slice them up in the portion size mentioned, wrap in plastic wrap then put in a freezer container. Makes it easier to grab what I need. The only step I change is to put the cheese topping on halfway during baking so it doesn’t get too browned.
Laura says
Glad you like the recipe. It is a keeper, and now you’ve figured out how to enjoy it any day you want.
Sarah says
Thank you for the recipe! First time making this!! I love easy, simple meals that are gluten free 🙂
Laura says
Sarah, Glad you enjoyed it.
Erica says
I made this for dinner tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly as written and was impressed by the simplicity of the ingredients. Thank you!
Laura says
Erica, So glad you enjoyed it.
Meghann says
I’ve made this several times now! Everyone in the family loves it. Sometimes we top it with avocado, but we like it plain too!
Laura says
Meghann, So glad you like it.
Nonie says
😀Hi. Could you use Greek yogurt instead Of cream? Sounds awesome😀
Laura says
I have never tried that substitution. While it would probably work in terms of taste (though it would be a bit more tart than with heavy cream), the pie would not rise as it does with the cream. Still, it should taste good. It’s kind of like using yogurt in quiche instead of heavy cream or sour cream.
Angel says
Can you use whole milk instead of heavy cream?
Laura says
Angel, I’ve never tried that substitution. It should work OK, but the pie definitely won’t have as light a texture because the whole milk won’t rise as the cream will. Maybe a mixture of milk and cream?
Danielle says
This was a good recipe and easy to follow if you actually read it. I used half and half instead of heavy cream and it turned out fine. Also used store bought taco seasoning and topped with salsa and sour cream🙂 baked in the toaster oven and ended up baking an additional 8 minutes.
Laura says
Danielle, Thanks for letting me know about the half and half substitution. Glad you liked the recipe and the result.
LeAnne Williams says
I thought it would be too eggy but it’s not. It definitely takes about 40 minutes to bake. I served it with avocado, sour cream, and salsa. I mean what’s not to like about all of that! Lol Thanks for the recipe.
Laura says
LeAnne, Glad you enjoyed it.
Kay says
I love this recipe! It is quick, easy, gluten-free, and my whole family loves it. I have started doubling the recipe so that i have leftovers. I serve it with chopped tomatoes, peppers, salsa, and sour cream.
Laura says
Kay, Glad you like it, I do too. All credit for the recipe goes to Carolyn of All Day I Dream About Food.
Beth says
This was great! Such a hit with my husband. However, we are both fairly intolerant to dairy which makes this a tough one! Any ideas on substitutions for the heavy cream?
Laura says
Beth, I haven’t tried any non-dairy substitutions for the heavy cream. Maybe a vegan blogger or cookbook can help you on that score? Best, Laura
Natalie says
This was an excellent dish. My son was so happy and thanked me for making this meal. l also appreciate the taco seasoning recipe. It’s a keeper and so much better than the packaged taco seasoning.
Thank you!
Laura says
Natalie, So glad you enjoyed it. Credit really goes to Carolyn of All Day I Dream About Food for creating the recipe and the taco seasoning.
JImmyDean says
Laura — I mean CAROLYN — nice recipe! LMFAO! So obvious it’s you!!!! Funny read. Good luck with your book sales!
Eevah says
It could’ve been perfect, but it was wayyy to salty and hot. I used the exact measurements in the recipe. I guess I should’ve just put 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of taco seasoning overall, instead of 3…. Too bad. I struggled to eat a piece of it.
Laura says
Eevah, I find it salty too, but apparently others do not. (It’s not my recipe, it’s from Carolyn of All Day I Dream of Food https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/about-me/ In my subsequent tries, I’ve lowered the salt and I like it much better that way. I’ve edited the post to reflect your experience, and mine.
Jean says
My first time making this. It is baking in the oven right now and smells sooo good! Can’t wait for it to be done, I am drooling. Made a few changes to the meat mixture: I added jalapeño peppers; mushrooms; onions and my daughter-in-laws delicious homemade salsa. Hurry up time..I want this now!
Laura says
Jean, Your changes sound delish. Hope you enjoyed it.
Em_ski says
I made the spice along with the main recipe and it was so incredibly spicy (even though I used the reduced amount of cayenne as suggested)! I am not sure if it was due to using Australian measuring spoons but usually American based recipes work out just fine. Other than it being incredibly hot in spice, the taco pie itself turned out perfectly. Thankfully, the sides of tomato, avocado and natural yoghurt helped to put out the flames. I will definitely try this again with a lot less chili and cayenne pepper as it was a great meal just very hard to eat with the spice!