Our simple Keto Taco Meat recipe lets you enjoy tacos without messing up your keto diet. This dish is full of protein, and it's not just for Taco Tuesday—you can whip it up any day. Use it in burrito bowls, taco salads, and more. Trust us, once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without this tasty Mexican dish.

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef’s note
- 🌮 Ingredients for this keto taco meat recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Keto Taco Meat: step-by-step guide
- Cooking method
- Preparation steps
- Cooking steps
- What to serve with keto taco meat?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing the Ground Beef Keto Taco Meat Recipe takes only 15 minutes. First, heat avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet. Brown the ground beef and season it with our tasty taco seasoning. Add crushed tomatoes, let it simmer until thickened, and voilá. It's ready!
Chef’s note
Ground chicken, turkey, and pork are tasty alternatives to ground beef in this recipe. If you're following a plant-based diet, Beyond Meat's ground "beef" is a perfect substitute that doesn't need any adjustments.
🌮 Ingredients for this keto taco meat recipe
Let's make ground beef keto tacos with the most simple ingredients!
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
The following ingredients are optional and can be added to customize your taco experience according to your taste preferences.
Cooking tools required
To make Keto Taco Meat, you will need the following kitchen tools:
Tool substitutes list
How to make Keto Taco Meat: step-by-step guide
Cooking method
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients required for this recipe.
- Ensure the ground beef is properly thawed if using frozen meat. Then, remove the ground beef from its packaging and place it in a clean bowl.
Cooking steps
- 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 it apart with a wooden spoon. Allow to brown without touching it for 5 minutes, then stir.
- Add in the spices and cook for one minute until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer until thickened. Season with salt to taste and serve.

Chef's pro tip
Resist the urge to keep stirring or flipping the meat while it's browning. Doing so can stop it from getting that nice caramelized crust. Just let the ground beef sit and cook for about 5 minutes. This will give it a great sear and make the whole dish taste better.
What to serve with keto taco meat?
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This easy Keto Taco Meat recipe is the perfect dish on a low-carb diet. With the simple ingredients and easy cooking process, this will become your favorite dish! Whether you enjoy it as a main course or make a complete meal using other keto recipes, it's going to be a star recipe in your kitchen.
Let the taco extravaganza become a part of your daily keto diet journey. Enjoy a world of flavor, excitement, and healthy indulgence with every bite.
Looking for other Mexican-inspired Keto recipes? Check out these other free low-carb / free keto recipes:
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📖 Recipe

Easy Keto Taco Meat
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ 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 it apart with a wooden spoon. Allow to brown without touching it for 5 minutes, then stir.
- Add in the spices and cook for one minute until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer until thickened. Season with salt to taste and serve.
JP says
Great recipe! Does the nutrition information include the cheese shells, or is it just the taco meat?
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi JP, the nutritional info is just for the taco meat.
Chris says
Is it 361 calories for the entire 1 pound of meat? Thanks
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Chris, the nutritional information is per serving. Hope this helps.
Janet Shaw says
I’m curious as to why you’d use plant based meat, not real nutrient dense ground beef?
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Janet, we provide options for all types of eaters, omnivores and plant-based.