Low Carb Tamale Pie

4.67 from 3 votes

Low Carb Tamale Pie

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

55 mins

Cooling Time

10 mins

Total Time

1 hr 15 mins

Not exactly authentic, but this low carb, grain-free tamale pie will satisfy those Mexican food cravings! It's a new family favorite in our house.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 1 10-inch pie

Calories: 336 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef or pork
• 6 oz of Chorizo (optional)
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp chili powder (optional)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup coconut flour
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1 tbsp Swerve Sweetener
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• 6 tbsp butter melted
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. In a 10-inch oven-proof skillet set over medium heat, brown ground beef, chorizo until mostly cooked through, breaking up any clumps with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the the taco seasoning and chili powder.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the tomato paste with the water until well combined. Pour over the beef and stir in, then remove from heat. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the coconut flour, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt. Stir in the eggs, butter, and almond milk until well combined. Your batter will be quite thick.
5. Dollop the batter over the beef in the pan. Use a knife or an offset spatula to spread over the top and to the edges.
6. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is firm to the touch. Remove and let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Serves 10. Each serving has 3.2g NET CARBS.

Food energy: 336kcal
Total fat: 23.41g
Calories from fat: 210
Cholesterol: 153mg
Carbohydrate: 6.85g
Total dietary fiber: 3.65g
Protein: 23.18g

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Tamale Pie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336Calories from Fat 211

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23.41g36%

Cholesterol 153mg51%

Total Carbohydrates 6.85g2%

Dietary Fiber 3.65g15%

Protein 23.18g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.