Keto Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet

The inspiration for this Keto Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet came from Cast Iron Keto. My family loved it and so did my friend who made it at her home. My daughter and my friend’s husband even came back for seconds, which, is always a great sign!

It is a quick and easy meal that is Keto friendly and delicious at the same time. It is perfect for a weeknight meal for the family.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Lard
• 1 pound Extra-Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 1 Bell Pepper, diced
• 2 Cloves of Garlic mashed with Sea Salt
• 1 (4oz) can Hatch Green Chilis
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (Recipe follows main post)
• 1 tablespoon Cumin
• Sea salt
• 1/2 tablespoon Ancho Chili Powder
• 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 (12oz) package frozen cauliflower rice
• 1 lb shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
• 1/4 lb shredded Queso Fresco
• 2 Avocados, sliced, for topping
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 Sliced Jalapeño, for topping
• Sour Cream, for topping
• Cilantro, for topping

Method:

• Slice avocado and toss with lime juice, sea salt, garlic powder and cumin (This will keep the avocado from browning and add flavor)
• Brown ground beef with lard in a 12 in cast iron skillet
• Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and seasonings and cook until the onions are translucent (Reserve 1/2 the cumin for the avocado)
• Add cauliflower rice, tomatoes and green chilis and cook until 5-6 minutes until the excess moisture is evaporated
• Top with a layer of queso fresco and then layer the cheese blend
• Top with sliced jalapeños
• Place skillet in a 400-degree oven for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and just starting to brown
• Plate and top with sour cream, cilantro, and avocado slices

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients: (These can be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled and stored in an airtight container)

• 1 ½ Tbsp. Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano (Mexican Oregano if available)
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 ½ tsp. Ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 tsp. Black Pepper (optional)
• ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients together
• Use immediately
• -or-
• Seal and store in an airtight container if not using and it will stay fresh for several weeks

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