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Keto Cheese Shell Tacos

  Published on December 16th, 2021
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  Last modified April 13th, 2023
tacos
ChefAimee AristotelousDifficultyBeginnerRating
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Only one keto-approved ingredient (cheese) and a simple baking technique is needed to give you crunchy low-carb taco shells. This base recipe is just the foundation for an array of possibilities for different proteins, sauces, seasonings, and toppings.

Yields3 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 tacos

Servings 3

2.5g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g65%
Total Carbohydrate 2.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Directions

Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2

Arrange the shredded cheese into 6 piles on the parchment-lined baking sheet, with plenty of space in between so the shells do not run together.

3

Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges start to brown and the cheese is no longer runny.

4

Meanwhile, prop up one wooden spoon or two kabob skewers (spaced 1 inch apart) with two cups or cans.

5

Remove the melted cheese rounds from the oven and while the cheese is still flexible, drape the cheese over the wooden spoon handle or skewers, letting it harden until cool. Repeat the process with all cheese rounds.

6

In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef, and drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, stirring well. Bring to a simmer, and reduce for 3 to 5 minutes.

7

Remove the ground beef from the heat and fill each cheese shell. Garnish with toppings of choice and enjoy!

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2

Arrange the shredded cheese into 6 piles on the parchment-lined baking sheet, with plenty of space in between so the shells do not run together.

3

Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges start to brown and the cheese is no longer runny.

4

Meanwhile, prop up one wooden spoon or two kabob skewers (spaced 1 inch apart) with two cups or cans.

5

Remove the melted cheese rounds from the oven and while the cheese is still flexible, drape the cheese over the wooden spoon handle or skewers, letting it harden until cool. Repeat the process with all cheese rounds.

6

In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef, and drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, stirring well. Bring to a simmer, and reduce for 3 to 5 minutes.

7

Remove the ground beef from the heat and fill each cheese shell. Garnish with toppings of choice and enjoy!

Keto Cheese Shell Tacos
Aimee Aristotelous, author of The 30-Day Keto Plan, Almost Keto, Super Simple Keto, The Whole Food Pregnancy Plan, and The Doctors Weight Loss Diet is a certified nutritionist, specializing in ketogenic and gluten-free nutrition. Her expertise has been featured in Health, People, HuffPost, Parade, Yahoo!, INSIDER, Motherly, Consumer Health Digest, Simply Gluten-Free, Well + Good, and the National Celiac Association. Aimee resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with her husband and son, and enjoys cooking, working out, wine tasting, and traveling.

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