Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie

Crustless Low Carb Taco Pie (with taco seasoning recipe)

A simple, crustless meat and cheese dish that makes a wonderful main dish supper.

Ingredients
Taco Seasoning
Note that this makes more than you need for the pie. Reserve the rest for another pie or another use.

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Taco Pie

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (see above)
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (well-packed) About 4 ounces.

Instructions
Taco Seasoning

1. In a small bowl, stir together all of the ingredients (chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne.) Set aside. 

Taco Pie

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch glass or ceramic deep dish pie pan. 
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink about 7 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon. Add the taco seasoning and stir until combined. Spread the beef mixture in the greased pie pan. 
3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, and garlic. Pour slowly over the beef mixture in the pan.
4. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set and the cheese is browned. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. 
5. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Recipe adapted from https://ift.tt/32W9dir

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