LOW CARB TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE!!! + WonkyWonderful (2024)

June 26, 2019 By Nicole Harris 36 Comments

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This Low Carb Taco Casserole Recipe is the perfect dinner idea for anyone trying to eat low carb or Keto. A satisfying meal that is quick, easy and nutritious. Make rice to serve on the side and this will be a family favorite weeknight dinner!

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Healthy Taco Casserole – Keto, Low Carb

Who doesn’t love a good taco night?!?! This Low Carb Taco Casserole makes taco night for everyone! If the entire family is eating low carb, serve this as is. Some need their carbs?…serve rice on the side.

This taco casserole can be eaten as is, with tortilla chips, over a salad, alongside rice or in a tortilla. So easy, so many options and so good!

Ingredients Needed For Taco Casserole (screenshot for grocery list)

Frozen Cauliflower Rice
Oil
Ground Beef
Red Bell Pepper
White Onion
Taco Seasoning
Tomato Paste
Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese
Sour Cream
Lettuce
Tomato
Black Olives
Avocado/Guac
Cilantro
Jalapeno
Salsa – Hot Sauce

How Do You Make Taco Casserole

Preheat oven to 350ºF
Pan fry the cauliflower rice in oil over medium/high heat until browned. Transfer to greased casserole dish and spread in an even layer.
Brown ground beef with red pepper and onion over medium/high heat. Drain excess fat if necessary then add taco seasoning, tomato paste and water. Stir and cook until liquid absorbs. Transfer to casserole dish in an even layer on top of cauliflower rice.
Top with shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Spread sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with extra shredded cheese and toppings.

Can This Be Made Ahead

Yes, this can definitely be made ahead. Prepare the casserole without toppings then cover and refrigerate. Reheat and add toppings before serving.

What Is The Best Way To Store Taco Casserole

Cover and refrigerate. If you plan to have lots of leftovers leave off the sour cream and lettuce. This will make reheating more appealing, the sour cream and lettuce can be added before serving.

What To Serve With Taco Casserole

Any Mexican inspired sides will be great with this taco casserole. Here are a few ideas for you:

Mexican Street Corn Salad – Creamy Avocado Dip – Mexican Shrimp co*cktail

Check out more Easy Low Carb Casseroles:

Low Carb Unstuffed Casserole – Shrimp in Spinach Cream Sauce – Low Carb Chili Relleno Casserole

Low Carb Taco Casserole Recipe

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

This Low Carb Taco Casserole Recipe is the perfect dinner idea for anyone trying to eat low carb or Keto. A satisfying meal that is quick, easy and nutritious. Make rice to serve on the side and this will be a family favorite weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

10 ounces Frozen Cauliflower Rice
2-3 Tablespoons Oil
2 Lbs Ground Beef
1 Small Red Bell Pepper - seeded, chopped
1 Small White Onion - chopped
4 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1/2 Cup Water
3 Cups Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese
1 Cup Sour Cream
Toppings:
Chopped Lettuce
Chopped Tomato
Sliced Black Olives
Avocado/Guac
Cilantro
Sliced Jalapeno
Salsa – Hot Sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF
Pan fry the cauliflower rice in oil over medium/high heat until browned. Transfer to greased 2qt casserole dish and spread in an even layer.
Brown ground beef with red pepper and onion over medium/high heat. Drain excess fat if necessary then add taco seasoning, tomato paste and water. Stir and cook until liquid absorbs. Transfer to casserole dish in an even layer on top of cauliflower rice.
Top with shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Spread sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with extra shredded cheese and preferred toppings.

Reader Interactions

Comments

Denise Bailey says
September 9, 2019 at

This really looks good. Can you give me an idea of what a serving size would be – 1 cup, 1/2 c.?? Thanks so much for sharing!
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- Nicole Harris says
  September 18, 2019 at
  
  Yes, about a cup is about the serving size I use.
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Kim says
October 15, 2019 at

This was delicious! My family really enjoyed it!! 🙂
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laughnwitch says
December 22, 2019 at

This was delicious and will be part of my diet from here on out. I used Turkey and cut the sour cream to help control calories. Great idea
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Linda says
February 9, 2020 at

Why are the carbs so high , and also the sugar?
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- Nicole Harris says
  February 10, 2020 at
  
  The sugars usually sneak in there with tomatoes and some other veggies. The carbs are from tomatoes, onion, pepper and cauliflower mostly. If you want to get it down lower you can not use the tomatoes as a topping, decrease or omit the cauliflower rice, crease or omit the onion and pepper. This will make the casserole a bit on the plain side but it also will decrease the carb count.
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Kathy says
February 28, 2020 at

Hello, this really looks good. Do you thaw the cauliflower rice before pan frying? Thanks.
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- Nicole Harris says
  March 2, 2020 at
  
  I don’t. I fry the cauliflower rice in a hot pan while still frozen. Just make sure to use a large pan so the cauliflower rice can brown and not just steam.
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Tammy says
March 2, 2020 at

In the video you cook the lettuce but that’s not in the directions. Should I do that?
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- Nicole Harris says
  March 3, 2020 at
  
  No, don’t cook the lettuce. That video is actually for a cabbage roll casserole. It auto-populates because I don’t have a video for the taco casserole. Sorry for the confusion 🙂
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Reginia Cordell says
March 6, 2020 at

I love Tex-Mex Food. I think I’d try it without the olives though.
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Erica says
March 23, 2020 at
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Easy, Fast, Mak Kimchi Recipe from Foodie with Family

Can you freeze this to make at a later date?
Thank you.
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- Nicole Harris says
  March 27, 2020 at
  
  Sorry, I have not tried freezing this. I think the cauliflower and meat layer would freeze ok.
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Chelsea says
March 24, 2020 at

This looks soooo good. Is the cauliflower rice necessary? I just don’t like it very much.
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- Nicole Harris says
  March 27, 2020 at
  
  Nah, you can leave it off if you prefer 🙂
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Linda Derby says
April 24, 2020 at

I can’t eat cauliflower so do you think it will work just fine without it? I want to keep it low carb so I don’t want to use regular rice, etc. Thanks!
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- Nicole Harris says
  May 1, 2020 at
  
  Yes, it will work 🙂
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Shelby says
May 27, 2020 at

Can I substitute shredded chicken instead of beef?
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Jammys says
June 2, 2020 at

This was one of the best low carb recipes I’ve ever made, my husband and I love it!
Thank you for sharing!
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Nothanks says
June 12, 2020 at

Your sh*t was stolen. https://infotopharian.blogspot.com/2019/09/low-carb-taco-casserole-recipe-healthy.html
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- Candace says
  January 26, 2021 at
  
  Not an appropriate response.
  Instead of attacking, perhaps you should question and clean up the language. Perhaps look at the posting dates between the two links…. I believe this one was posted first. Maybe there is a mutual interest between the two sites?
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Nancy Walker says
June 16, 2020 at

I made this last night. It was delicious. I will definitely make it again.
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Beth says
September 15, 2020 at

Loved this recipe!!
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Adelle says
October 6, 2020 at

Actually if you look at the dates, she posted it first here in June ’19. Your link is from September ’19.
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Kim says
February 5, 2021 at

So yummy. I made it with ground turkey and left out sour cream, olives and cut down the cheese. Can you freeze this after making it?
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MK says
April 27, 2021 at

Made this tonight as it’s Taco Tuesday and hubby is on a soft diet because of some dental work. Definitely a hit! Thanks!
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Abigail W says
May 10, 2021 at

We tried this last week and loved it! I didn’t have tomatoes on hand so I made it without, and then drizzled some taco sauce over it to get some of the tomato flavor in there. I especially loved knowing that we were getting a hearty serving of vegetables with our dinner.
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Keonna says
June 4, 2021 at

Why is the fat so high?!?
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Keonna says
June 4, 2021 at

Why is the fat so high?!
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Vicki Benoit says
August 6, 2021 at

This was so delicious. Will definitely be making this dish again.
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Sheridan says
October 1, 2021 at

This is such a great idea! I modified it to suit our tastes then served it over romaine lettuce for some crunch. Thank you.
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Kellie Benson says
October 24, 2021 at

My family loved this!!!! ❤️❤️
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Denise says
November 29, 2021 at

Delicious! I’ve made this several times…. 5 stars!
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Bobbie says
December 6, 2021 at

I’m wondering if adding black beans would be good as well and still healthy
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Danielle says
February 26, 2022 at

So simple yet so delicious. We couldn’t stop eating it! A nice change from regular tacos or taco salad as we don’t follow keto but have been trying to eat lower carb meals recently.
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T says
April 23, 2022 at

Found this recipe from Livingwithlady on Instagram. It is a hit in our house. From the 15 month old all the way up to the parents!
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