Keto Creamy Taco Skillet with Cauliflower Rice
Prepare a simple, one-pan keto taco skillet featuring ground beef, creamy sauce, cheese, and cauliflower rice. This recipe is low in carbs and suitable for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 packet (1 ounce) low-carb taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the riced cauliflower. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Remove the lid. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Cover briefly until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use a low-carb, sugar-free taco seasoning to maintain keto macros.
- If using frozen riced cauliflower, you may need to cook slightly longer to evaporate excess moisture.
- For extra fat, add 1/4 cup of sour cream along with the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120