Description
Make this quick, low-carb taco skillet featuring seasoned ground meat, a creamy cheese sauce, and cauliflower rice for a satisfying weeknight keto dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-carb taco seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) bag frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (full fat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and chopped onion. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the frozen cauliflower rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice softens slightly.
- Uncover the skillet. Add the cream cheese cubes and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts and creates a smooth, creamy sauce coating the meat and rice mixture.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Stir in the sour cream until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, topped with cilantro or avocado if desired.
Notes
- To prevent the cauliflower rice from becoming watery, cook it uncovered during the final stages to allow excess moisture to evaporate before adding the dairy.
- Use full-fat dairy products to maintain ketogenic macros and achieve the best creamy texture.
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 130