Keto Beef Taquitos

Craving bold flavors without breaking your keto goals? These Keto Beef Taquitos are the ultimate low-carb comfort food, offering a perfectly crispy, cheesy shell stuffed with a savory, spiced ground beef filling. Made with pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this recipe combines simplicity with a burst of zesty flavor. The cheddar cheese shells are baked to golden perfection, making them a satisfying, gluten-free alternative to traditional tortillas. Ready in just 40 minutes, these taquitos are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or party appetizers. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright, refreshing finish. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or hosting guests, these keto-friendly taquitos are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 small, diced Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Pepper
• 2 cups, shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped (optional for garnish) Fresh cilantro
• 4 (optional for serving) Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

To make the cheese shells, place small mounds (about 1/4 cup each) of shredded cheddar cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound slightly into a circle about 4 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Bake the cheese circles in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the cheese shells from the oven and allow them to cool for 1-2 minutes until they are firm enough to handle but still pliable.

Step 9

Carefully lift each cheese circle using a spatula and shape it around the handle of a wooden spoon or dowel to form a taquito shape. Hold until set, about 30 seconds, then remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining cheese circles.

Step 10

Once all the cheese shells are shaped, fill each with a spoonful of the beef mixture and roll up tightly.

Step 11

Arrange the assembled taquitos on a serving platter. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2159.9

Total Fat 161.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 488.7mg	0%
Sodium 3514.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 3.4g
Protein 125.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1044.7mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2011.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.8%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 8.7%