Low Carb Tamale Pie

Satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings without the carbs with this flavorful Low Carb Tamale Pie! This easy, family-friendly recipe features a savory ground beef (or turkey) filling simmered with diced tomatoes, garlic, and bold spices like cumin and chili powder. The rich filling is topped with a golden, cheesy almond flour crust that’s both gluten-free and keto-friendly. Ready in under an hour, this casserole-style dish is perfect for weeknights and reheats beautifully for leftovers. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and serve warm for a hearty, guilt-free comfort food experience that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 14 oz Diced tomatoes (no-sugar-added)
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 2 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or turkey) until browned and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the meat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Set the meat mixture aside.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, eggs, almond milk, and melted butter until a smooth batter forms.

Step 7

Spread the meat mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Pour the almond flour batter over the top and gently spread it to cover the filling.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the batter.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Let the tamale pie cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1716.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3179.1

Total Fat 247.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1036.9mg	0%
Sodium 4964.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 175.9g	0%

Vitamin D 219.7IU	0%
Calcium 2320.3mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 3212.7mg	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: 68.3%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 10.1%