Simple Parmesan Shell Keto Tacos

The key to these super simple keto tacos is the parmesan cheese shells. You won't believe how easy they are to make, and delicious they taste! Another keto recipe that will surely satisfy even the pickiest eater.

Makes 4 Taco Servings with approx.. 6.8g net carbs/serving (with sour cream or 5.8g w/o)

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 chuck)

1 cup Romaine Lettuce - rough-chopped

1/2 Red Onion - diced

1/2 cup Pickled Jalapenos - sliced (optional)

4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese - shredded

6 strips Thick-cut Bacon

10 oz Parmesan Cheese - shredded

Sour Cream (optional)

Cholula Hot Sauce or any of your favorite low-carb options

Taco Seasoning:

1.5 tbsp Mexican- style chili powder

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground Cumin

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Cooking:

Start by cooking the bacon - using a foil lined baking sheet, bake the bacon at 400 degrees for approx. 15-20 minutes until it is golden brown. Drain fat using paper towel, thick chop, and set aside.

While the bacon is cooking, you can prep your parmesan shells. Using a non-stick baking sheet, arrange approx. 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan per shell into a 3-4 inch circular shape with the cheese overlapping. You can usually fit 4 of this size or more smaller shells per baking sheet. Set aside until closer to the end. They take approx. 5-10 minutes at 400 degrees. They are done when the edges get golden brown. To mold into a shell shape, I used the handle of my emersion blender. A rolling pin is the best, but even the edge of a square container could work. Make sure to mold the shells immediately after removing from over before they begin to cool. The shells will harden when cooled.

While the bacon cooks and after you have prepped your shells, heat a medium sauté pan to medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned. Once browned, remove as much of the remaining grease as possible from the pan. You can slide the meet to one side and angle the pan, and use a large spoon to scoop out. Add the taco seasoning ingredients along with 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for approx. 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.

While the ground beef is cooking, prep the topping items by slicing the onion, and lettuce and cheese (if necessary). This is a good time to pop the shells in if you have not already as things should be almost done.

Time to enjoy! Build your shells however you like - but pro tip - I like to put the cheese at the bottom, to help plug any small holes there might be in the shells.