Low Carb Taco Pie

Every time I’ve tried to serve my kids anything that resembles quiche or a similar egg-based dish I’m rebuked. I had to give it another stab when I came upon this delicious-looking recipe, though. I’d already had plans to make a taco-themed dinner, so had all the right flavors on hand to make this low carb taco pie from the All Day I Dream About Food blog.

I upped the nutritional profile by adding chopped onions and peppers to the meat mixture, and simmering it down with tomato sauce as opposed to water. Everyone was so hungry after a tiring day (a 5k race in the morning followed by a few hours by the pool) that I probably didn’t simmer my meat as long as I should have. My finished pie was a little runny but the flavor was amazing! Both kids devoured their portions and asked for more.
If you learn from my mistake and take the time to do this up right, I think you’ll be equally pleased with the results. You can use any ground protein here, and could opt for a dairy-free cheese to top it off. The original recipe called for heavy cream but I used coconut milk since it’s what I had on hand.


Low Carb Taco Pie
adapted from All Day I Dream About Food




1 cup chopped bell pepper (I used a mixture of yellow and green)
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
3 tbs. homemade taco seasoning (or 1/2 packet)
3/4 cup tomato sauce or water
6 eggs
1 cup coconut milk
3 minced garlic cloves
salt & pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar


Preheat oven to 350 and grease a pie plate.


Saute pepper and onion in a little olive oil until soft. Add ground meat and cook until no longer pink, breaking up with a wooden spoon.

Add tomato sauce and seasoning and reduce heat, simmering until the mixture has thickened up. Stir occasionally.

While meat mixture is reducing, combine eggs, coconut milk, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir with a whisk.

Spread meat mixture over the pie plate, then pour egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until the center is set.

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Ponee that looks delicious, when is dinner. Just kidding of course. I already copied it for a future meal. Thank you.