Keto Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning
Satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings while staying low-carb with this flavorful Keto Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning recipe! In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a hearty, protein-packed dish that's perfect for taco bowls, lettuce wraps, or your favorite keto-friendly sides. This recipe features ground beef sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with a bold, homemade blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano—no sugar-filled store-bought seasoning needed! A touch of water ensures the beef stays moist while the spices meld together for maximum flavor. Quick, simple, and endlessly versatile, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Step 3
Cook the ground beef, stirring occasionally, until it is browned all over, about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Drain any excess fat from the skillet if needed.
Step 5
Add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the beef.
Step 6
Stir the spices into the beef until evenly coated.
Step 7
Pour in the water to moisten the mixture and stir well.
Step 8
Lower the heat to medium and let the beef simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors combine and the water has mostly evaporated.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
Serve hot as part of a taco bowl, lettuce wrap, or alongside keto-friendly sides.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (550.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1194.3 |
| Total Fat 95.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 301.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1584.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.6g | |
| Protein 78.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 106.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1302.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories