These Keto Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos have a creamy texture and tarty flavor. We prepare these tacos with cheddar cheese, chili powder, cream cheese, onion powder, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, black pepper, ground beef, garlic powder, chopped cilantro, sour cream, paprika, keto taco shells, salt, and cumin. We store these tacos in the freezer for sixty days, so you can make them earlier. These tacos have 410 kcal & 4 g of net carbs. These Keto Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos are ideal for snacks, events, breakfasts, festivities, appetizers, special occasions, lunches, gatherings, and dinners. We require twenty-five minutes to make these tacos. You can serve these tacos with cauliflower Mexican rice, cucumber cilantro salad, or spicy chipotle mayo.
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STATS:
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Prep Duration: Ten minutes
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Course: Main Course
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Portion Size: 2 tacos
- Cooking mode: Stovetop
- Total servings: 4 servings
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Overall time: 25 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Big skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Serving plates
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- Black pepper
- 1 can of tomatoes along with green chilies
- One cup of cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder, one tsp
- One lb ground beef
- One tsp. onion powder
- Eight keto taco shells
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Half tsp. cumin
- One-fourth cup sour cream
- Paprika, half tsp.
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GROUND BEEF:
- You will use ground beef in your tacos for a fulfilling meal. This beef is high in fat and has few calories, so you don’t really require any alternative for your tacos.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- This cheese is the main thing for your cheesy tacos. Try not to use processed cheese slices because they can have carbs in them. You can use full-fat shredded cheddar cheese for the best results in your tacos.
CREAM CHEESE:
- The filling of your tacos will become creamy if you add these ingredients to it. It will mix all the ingredients for your filling easily as well. You will use full-fat cream cheese for this recipe for the best texture.
TACO SHELLS:
- These are crispy & delicious. You can add your taco filling to sturdy lettuce leaves for an alternative choice as well. Also, using low-carb tortillas will be a great choice for your keto recipe, too.
CILANTRO:
- Your cheesy beef will not feel very heavy if you use this. Cilantro will also make your tacos feel refreshing.
SOUR CREAM:
- You will feel a tangy flavor in your tacos if you utilize it. Sour cream includes a creamy feeling to your taco filling as well. Using full-fat sour cream is the best option in your keto recipe. Try not to add the low-fat ones to this dish.
CUMIN:
- The beef in your tacos will become flavorful if you use this. Also, it gives an earthy taste to your recipe. You can pair this with chili powder or paprika for more flavor in your recipe as well.
ONION POWDER:
- This is a good ingredient in your keto recipe. It will include a sweet taste in your tacos as well.
BLACK PEPPER:
- The tacos’ flavor will become a little spicy from using this. Your tacos’ taste will also feel bold if you choose to use it.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the ground beef to the pan after heating it a little bit.
- After six minutes of cooking until golden, cut the steak into pieces with a spatula.
- If necessary, strain away the excess oil and save a few drops of fat for flavor.
- We mix in the seasoning.
- Stir thoroughly after adding the drained Rotel tomatoes.
- For four minutes, boil the mixture gently.
- Reduce the heat and melt the cream cheese with a whisk.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until the filling is smooth and well combined.
- Fill the keto taco shells with the cheesy meat mixture.
- Serve them warm after garnishing with chopped cilantro and sour cream.
TIPS:
- Properly strain the Rotel tomatoes to avoid a watery filling.
- We utilize high-fat ground beef for a strong flavor and perfect keto macros
- You can add a small quantity of cayenne pepper and diced jalapeños for a spicier taste.
- Gently cook the cheese to create a creamy and smooth filling.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the remaining taco filling in a closed dish and stock it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the beef filling for thirty to sixty days.
FAQs:
May I prepare the filling earlier for these tacos?
- Yes, you can make the mixture of beef and chill it, assemble the tacos, and then serve.
Are these tacos perfect for a keto diet or not?
- Yes, we make all the tacos with keto components.
Will I prepare these tacos without dairy?
- Yes, you can utilize the non-dairy cheese replacements or slices of avocado & omit the cheddar and cream cheese.
Can I utilize lettuce as a replacement?
- Yes, you can use iceberg or romaine lettuce instead.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Sugar: Two grams
Proteins: 26 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fats: 30 g
Calories: 410 kcal
Net carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Portion Size: 2 tacos
Total carbs: 5 g
