EASY Keto Taco Meat (ground beef)

This Easy Keto Taco Meat recipe is a great protein option for more than just taco Tuesday, try it in burrito bowls, taco salads, and more!

I can’t believe we didn’t have a quick and easy recipe for Keto Taco Meat on CIK until today! This recipe is our quick and dirty go-to for everything from tacos to burrito bowls, to taco salads. With just 4 ingredients this is a recipe that I bet you already have all of the ingredients on hand for.

Sometimes I find myself starring into the refrigerator at 5 o’clock wondering what to make for dinner. A lot of those times I end up making tacos. I mean, it’s the obvious choice, right?

I usually have all of these ingredients plus cheese on hand so I whip up some Keto Cheese Taco Shells and this taco meat and call it a day. A very good day.

Let’s get to the ins and outs of this recipe:

What taco seasoning should I use for taco meat?

Any low-carb taco seasoning will work but we’re biased and prefer our Keto Homemade Taco Seasoning. If you’re buying one from the grocery store be sure to read the ingredient label and watch out for added thickeners like wheat flour or corn starch.

Can I use a different protein?

Sure can. Ground turkey works great as does ground pork or chicken.

Can I make this in an Instant Pot, slow cooker, or another non-skillet appliance?

We’re biased here too and think a cast iron skillet creates the perfect taco meat due to it’s the ability to perfectly brown the meat but yes, you can use an Instant Pot or slow cooker. If using an IP, brown the meat first before pressure cooking. I would then

What is the nutritional information for this keto taco meat?

As always, you can find the full nutritional breakdown including the carb count (total carbs and net carbs) at the bottom of the recipe card. You can find the serving size/yield at the top of the recipe card. You should always double-check your specific ingredients as different brand’s ingredients may have different values.

Looking for other Mexican- inspired Keto recipes? Check out these other free low carb / free keto recipes:

• Mexican “Rice”

• Keto Carnitas

• Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet

Easy Keto Taco Meat

This Easy Keto Taco Meat recipe is a great protein option for more than just taco Tuesday, try it in burrito bowls, taco salads, and more!

5 from 1 vote

Print Rate

Course: basic

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: basics, easy, protein

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 361kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes we use fire-roasted

Instructions

• Heat the avocado oil in a large 10.5″ cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Once hot add the ground beef to the skillet and break apart with a wooden spoon. Allow to brown without touching it for 5 or so minutes then stir.
• Add in the spices and cook one minute until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer until thickened. Season with salt to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Keto Taco Meat

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 192mg8%

Potassium 395mg11%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 153IU3%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 31mg3%

Iron 3mg17%

*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.