Recipe

Keto Tamale Pie (Mexican Cornbread Casserole)

A hearty Mexican-inspired casserole featuring seasoned ground beef baked into a golden almond flour cornbread base, topped with melted cheese.

Keto Tamale Pie (Mexican Cornbread Casserole)

Total time

45 min

Servings

8

Net carbs

5g

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Ingredients

What you need

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8 servings
8
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese ((divided use))
  • 1 cups Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, shredded ((cheddar, Monterey Jack or pepper Jack))
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 ounces cream cheese ((softened in microwave))
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Amoretti Sweet Corn Extract ((OPTIONAL))

Instructions

How to cook it

Prep timer

45:00

Cooking cue

Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.

  1. 1. Cook the ground beef in a cold pan over medium heat, breaking it into fine crumbles, then stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and beef broth, cooking until most liquid is absorbed.
  2. 2. Taste and adjust seasoning, let cool slightly, then mix in half the cheddar cheese.
  3. 3. Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  4. 4. Process the mozzarella, cream cheese, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, and corn extract (if using) in a food processor until a thick batter forms.
  5. 5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared skillet, reaching to the edges.
  6. 6. Top the batter with the seasoned taco meat and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  7. Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.
  8. 7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top and return to the oven just until melted, then cool 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Source & attribution

Low Carb Maven · IMPORTED

https://diet.driv.space/recipes/keto-tamale-pie-mexican-cornbread-casseroleLow Carb Maven reference: https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/taco-bake-taco-pie-mexican-cornbread-casserole/

Rated 4.87/5 from 22 ratings on Low Carb Maven. Method rewritten in-house; see source for the publisher's original.