This low-carb taco pie is hearty, flavorful, and ready in under an hour — a perfect weeknight meal or weekend comfort dish.
When you want something satisfying without the carbs, this taco pie delivers. It starts with a simple homemade taco seasoning, so you get two useful recipes in one: the seasoning blend and the pie itself. Serve it plain for a filling main or garnish with your favorite taco toppings for extra freshness and texture.
Homemade taco seasoning
Making your own taco seasoning is quick, economical, and lets you control exactly what goes into your food. Store-bought mixes often contain starches, sugar, artificial flavors, or colors. This homemade blend is straightforward and mild: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, and oregano. Add cayenne or red pepper flakes if you prefer more heat.
Main ingredients for the taco pie
This recipe uses lean ground beef, but ground turkey is an easy swap for a lighter option. Be sure to drain any excess grease before assembling the pie. The custard layer of eggs and heavy cream mixed with salsa and shredded cheese gives the pie its rich, satisfying texture. Choose a salsa with no added sugar. I used colby jack, but any good melting cheese works — colby, Monterey jack, havarti, mozzarella, gruyere, gouda, or Swiss are all excellent choices. For a bit of heat, use pepper jack. Buying a block and shredding it yourself gives the best melting and flavor.
Serving suggestions
This taco pie is great straight from the oven, but toppings elevate it nicely. Try avocado or guacamole, cilantro, sliced olives, diced onion, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeños or tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. A few drops of hot sauce add extra heat if you like. Pair the pie with a green salad, a keto-friendly soup, or low-carb sides like cauliflower rice. Coleslaw or roasted vegetables also make good accompaniments.
Guacamole ideas to top your pie
Consider a chunky guacamole or a variation with queso fresco, chipotle, or extra peppers to complement the taco flavors.
Helpful hints
* Substitute ground turkey for beef if preferred.
* Top the pie with your favorite taco garnishes for added flavor and texture.
Main kitchen equipment and utensils
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Large skillet
- 9-inch pie plate
Recipe
Low Carb Taco Pie
8 Servings
15 minutes
35 minutes
50 minutes
Ingredients
For the taco seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
For the taco pie:
- Avocado oil spray
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup salsa (no added sugar)
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese (or other melting cheese)
- Optional: sliced avocados, onions, tomatoes, or sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Make the taco seasoning: combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch pie plate with avocado oil spray and set it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess grease.
- Stir the taco seasoning into the cooked beef until evenly coated. Spread the seasoned beef in an even layer in the prepared pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, salsa, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour this mixture over the beef in the pie plate and stir lightly to distribute. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until set and cooked through. Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Top with sliced avocado, diced onion or tomato, cilantro, or sour cream as desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 313
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 193mg
Sodium: 636mg
Carbohydrates: 3g
Net Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1.5g
Protein: 22g
Nutrition values are approximate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values will vary by brands and ingredients used. Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber.