Keto Taco Salad Casserole Recipe : Easy 20-Minutes! (2024)

Turn your love for tacos into a wholesome meal with our flavorful Keto Taco Salad Casserole. Low-carb, high on taste! This unique taco salad recipe is a wonderful make-ahead-of-time recipe for a crowd. It doesn't get easier than this. Just a few simple steps and dinner is served.

One of our favorite traditions is Taco Tuesday, where the whole family gathers together to enjoy delicious tacos or other Mexican food.

Everyone has their favorite taco toppings, from fresh salsa to creamy guacamole and crispy lettuce.

However, with our busy weeknights, it can be challenging to prepare individual tacos for everyone at dinner time. That's why we love making a low carb taco casserole recipe that satisfies the entire family.

This keto taco bake is not only easy to make but also packed with Mexican flavors and all the classic taco ingredients. It is one of our favorite casserole recipes.

This keto taco salad casserole recipe is the perfect meal for our busy schedule while still enjoying a fun and tasty taco night together.

For another easy keto taco casserole recipe try my baked Keto Taco Casserole.

Ingredients

Ground Beef - You can also substitute in ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork, or even ground venison. Any ground meat your family enjoys can work with this recipe.

Green Pepper - We like to use green bell peppers because they are lower in net carbs than red bell peppers, orange bell peppers, or yellow peppers but any mild flavored pepper will work for this.

Jalapeno Pepper - Make sure to remove the seeds to cut down on the heat. Most of the heat from jalapenos is in the seeds.

Coconut Oil - Any mild flavored oil will work such as extra virgin olive oil, light olive oil, or avocado oil.

Fresh Garlic - I love using chopped garlic cloves to maximize the garlic flavor but garlic powder can work in a pinch.

Onion Powder - Onion powder gives a subtle onion flavor. Sub in fresh chopped yellow onion if you prefer and saute it along with the peppers.

Ground Cumin - Cumin is a must in any homemade taco seasoning recipe because it has such great Mexican flavor.

Salsa - Once the meat mixture is cooked you mix in the salsa to help it stay moist and add extra flavor.

Toppings - You can use anything you like. We like to add cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack and then some crushed keto tortilla chips. I love adding some diced red peppers, yellow bell pepper, and green onions for a burst of fresh flavor. More favorite toppings in my house include black olives, canned green chiles, and a dash of red pepper flakes for some heat. And instead of regular rice, I opt for cooked cauliflower rice as a side to keep it keto-friendly.

How to Make this Keto Taco Salad Casserole Recipe

Step One: Cook the taco meat in a large skillet along with the peppers and seasonings.

Step Two: Mix the salsa into the ground beef mixture.

Step Three: Transfer to a large casserole dish. Add the cheese immediately so it melts.

Expert Tip: Pop under the broil for a couple of minutes at this point to toast the cheese.

Step Four: Add all of your favorite keto diet toppings and serve.

Variations

Taco Salad Dressing-I love some extra salsa on top with extra keto guacamole and sour cream. That is my personal favorite.If you feel like it needs additional dressing a low carb ranch dressing, keto avocado lime dressing, or low carb taco sauce is another great option.

Toppings - Guacamole and Low Carb Salsa are always our top choices.

Creamy - Mix in cream cheese to the meat mixture before adding it to the casserole dish.

Common Questions

Can I make substitutions or adjustments to the ingredients?

Absolutely! Feel free to customize the recipe based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. However, keep in mind that certain ingredient swaps might affect the overall taste and texture of the dish.

What can I serve as side dishes with this taco salad casserole?

Some popular options include cauliflower rice, guacamole, sour cream, or a side salad. These additions complement the flavors of the casserole nicely.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, you can easily make this recipe dairy-free by or omitting the cheese.

Is this taco salad casserole gluten-free?

Yes, it is gluten-free as listed.

Why make taco salad in a casserole dish?

It is quick and easy. Perfect to take to events and potlucks or a simple way to feed a family.

Can I eat this cold?

My husband eats this cold all the time, but I personally just can't stand cold taco salad.

One thing is for sure, however, you decide to build it or eat it hot or cold, the flavors are there and they are delicious!

Can I meal prep taco salad?

Absolutely. It is absolutely perfect for meal-prep weeks or when entertaining a crowd and for serving. It allows you to quickly reheat in the oven again to get that cheese gooey again.

This meal prep taco salad casserole is so easy to make and it has not failed me yet. I've been making it for a long time with different topping combinations. It will become one of your new favorite meal prep recipes.

How do I serve leftovers?

Just reheat individual servings in the microwave or reheat the whole thing in the oven.

We ended up making a batch of our favorite low-carb cheese chips and pilled our taco salad casserole onto that to make nachos!

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This Taco Salad recipe is so versatile that it just cannot disappoint. Just a few simple steps and dinner is served. Make sure to try this Keto Taco Pie next!

Originally Published August 6, 2018, as a guest post from Lindsay at That's Low Carb. Revised and Republished August 28, 2023.