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CarnivoreChorizo and Beef Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells
Bold, messy, and loaded with fat. We use melted cheddar to spin up crispy taco shells, then stuff them with a spicy beef-chorizo blend and a punchy hot sauce crema.
3g
net carbs
42g
protein
55g
fat
680
kcal
The keto read
3g net carbs per serving
Bold, messy, and loaded with fat. We use melted cheddar to spin up crispy taco shells, then stuff them with a spicy beef-chorizo blend and a punchy hot sauce crema.
Ingredients
2 servings
Cheese Shells
Cheddar cheese shredded150 g
Meat Filling
Ground beef 80/20200 g
Mexican chorizo100 g
Cumin0.5 tsp
Chili powder0.5 tsp
Spicy Crema
Sour cream60 g
Vinegar-based hot sauce1 tbsp
Lime juice1 tsp
Method
Cheese Shells
1
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place two equal piles of shredded cheddar cheese in the pan, flattening them into circles. Cook until bubbly and the edges are golden brown. Carefully lift with a spatula and drape over a rolling pin or thick wooden spoon handle to cool into taco shell shapes.
Meat Filling
2
In the same skillet, brown the ground beef and chorizo together over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook until fully browned and slightly crispy.
Spicy Crema
3
Whisk the sour cream, hot sauce, and lime juice together in a small bowl until smooth.
Plate
4
Fill each crispy cheese shell with the hot beef and chorizo mixture, then drizzle generously with the spicy crema. Serve immediately.
The keto read
Why this lands at 3g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 3g net carbs against 42g protein and 55g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Chorizo and Beef Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells keto?▾
Chorizo and Beef Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells has 3g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Chorizo and Beef Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells?▾
680 calories, 42g protein, 55g fat, and 3g net carbs per serving.
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