Description
Keto Zucchini and Ground Beef Tacos are a flavorful low-carb alternative to traditional tacos, using zucchini as the shell and a savory ground beef filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- On the baking sheet, arrange the zucchini strips without overlapping. Sprinkle them with salt and bake for 10 minutes to soften. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- While the zucchini is baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat and return the skillet to the heat. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the spices to blend with the meat.
- Lay the cooled zucchini strips flat on a work surface. Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture onto one end of each zucchini strip. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef.
- Carefully roll the zucchini strips to enclose the filling and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Place the stuffed zucchini tacos back into the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve the Keto Zucchini and Ground Beef Tacos warm, garnished with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Keto, Zucchini, Ground Beef, Tacos