Easy Keto Taco Cups Recipe (Fat Head Pastry) (2024)

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Keto taco cups with Fat Head pastry is another stroke of genius (if I don’t say so myself). I absolutely love taco’s but have given up on them since going low carb due to their high carb content and unhealthy oils they are fried in. My kids are over the moon I make these now.

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Keto Taco Cups With Fat Head Pastry

Keto taco cups with Fat Head pastry is simple, even though it appears to be a bit fiddly. Low carb, grain free keto taco heaven.If you are new here and don’t know about FatHead the movie, Tom Naughton or FatHead pizza, you are in for a real treat.

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Fat Head pastry is the simplest and most divine tasting pastry that you need to learn when starting out low carb. With not much more than cheese, an egg and almond meal/flour, you can whip up this incredible pastry in a flash. You can make pizzas, crackers, nachos and now taco cups. Many tell me they now prefer Fat Head pastry to the real deal. And it has managed to turn the most ardent high-carb lover around to our low-carb lifestyle.

Keto taco cups with Fat Head pastry is absolutely incredible. Low carb, grain free taco heaven.Click to Tweet

I pay homage to Tom Naughton in this post and this one.Tom may or may not have invented this recipe, but he certainly gave his name to this iconic low-carb pastry.

I encourage you to watch his videos and read his blog, he is a superb, quick witted comedian and former health writer. Fat Head pastry really is the Holy Grail of low-carb pizza. If you haven’t made it yet, you’ll understand what I mean when you do.

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Keto taco cups with Fat Head pastry are lovely served with a green side salad, avocados, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. Even a drizzle of lime juice over it all would be amazing.

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Keto Taco Cups Recipe (Mozzarella Dough Pastry)

Keto taco cups with Fat Head pastry are super popular with children and adults alike. Make them as mild or spicy as you like.

See the conversion below to see how to make these using almond flour or coconut flour.

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Course: Coconut Flour Recipes, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Grain free, Keto, LCHF, Low Carb, No Sugars, Wheat Free

Keyword: Keto taco cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 5

Calories: 511kcal

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Ingredients

Fat Head Nacho Cups

  • 170 g pre-shredded/grated mozzarella or Edam/mild
  • 85 g almond meal/flour
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese full fat
  • 1 eggs – medium
  • pinch salt to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander/cilantro powder
  • pinch chilli powder powder

Keto Beef Mix

  • 1 onion sliced
  • 500 g ground/minced beef
  • 400 g tinned/canned chopped tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

To Serve – optional

  • green side salad
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • pre-shredded/grated mozzarella
  • avocado
  • sour cream

Instructions

Keto Meat Mix

  • Gently fry the diced onion in oil until clear then add the meat, breaking it up into tiny pieces as it cooks and browns. This should take up to 5 minutes.

  • Add the spices and tinned/canned tomato and tomato paste. Stir then simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes (uncovered to thicken the meat sauce) whilst you make the Fat Head taco cups and side salad.

Fat Head Taco Cups

  • Mix the shredded/grated cheese and almond flour/meal in a microwaveable bowl. Add the cream cheese. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

  • Stir then microwave on HIGH for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir again. Add the egg, salt, and spices. Mix.

  • Place the Fat Head pastry between 2 pieces of baking parchment/paper and roll into a thin, rectangle (see photos here). Remove the top baking paper/parchment.

  • Cut the Fat Head pastry into circles using a cookie cutter or a glass tumbler (I managed to make 15 taco cups). Place each one on an upside down, oiled, muffin tray OR individual silicon muffin cases. Then bake at 220C/425F for 12-15 minutes, or until browned on the top.

  • Remove each taco cup, place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment/paper and bake again for 2 minutes to allow the inside to brown and crisp slightly.

To Make The Keto Fat Head Taco Cups

  • Place the keto Taco Cups on a serving plate and load up with the keto meat mix.

  • Add cheese, salsa, guacamole and cheese. Reheat if you like the cheese melted.

  • Serve with sour cream and a green side salad with plenty of oil or dressing.

Notes

Fat Head pastry can also be made by replacing the almond meal/flour with 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) coconut flour.

Nutrition notes were calculated using the Fat Head Taco Cupsand the keto meat sauce divided equally between 5 servings. Additional toppings are extra, because what and how much you use will be completely different for everyone.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 9.7gProtein: 38.4gFat: 35.6gFiber: 3.6gSugar: 4.2g

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FAQs

What are the best keto snacks high fat? ›

Most nuts offer the perfect macronutrient blend for the keto diet of high fat, moderate protein, and low carb. Some of the best nut options are pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, and walnuts. You can either eat these on their own, or mix them for your ideal mixed nuts blend.

What are keto taco shells made of? ›

Make your own keto taco shells using just one ingredient- Cheddar cheese! Crispy, crunchy, and perfect to fill with your favorite taco fix-ins!

What happens if I eat more fat on keto? ›

A final guideline: Even if you're on keto, portions of fat still matter, says Jill Gullotta, RDN, the founder of Jill Gullotta Nurition in White Plains, New York. “How much you specifically eat depends on your calorie needs and goals, but overconsuming fat can cause weight gain,” she says.

What foods won't break ketosis? ›

Foods you can eat on the keto diet include fish and seafood, meat and poultry, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, eggs, high-fat dairy products, olive oil and other oils, and high-cocoa chocolate.

What can you use instead of taco shells? ›

Try one of our 10 creative ideas for tasty alternatives to traditional taco shells.
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What tortillas are actually keto? ›

Maria and Ricardo's Almond Flour Keto Tortillas

Flavors include Flax & Seeds, Sea Salt and the 'Everything Seasoning' tortilla. They're also keto certified, gluten-free certified, paleo certified, vegan, rain free, soy free, dairy free and egg free and non-GMO project verified.

What keto foods have the most fat? ›

What Are Some High-Fat Foods To Include in Your Keto Diet?
  • Macadamia Nuts. ...
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  • Nut Butter. ...
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  • Sardines. Don't overlook these little fish. ...
  • Sesame Seeds. Finally, we have sesame seeds.

How do I top up my fat on keto? ›

Healthful fats for keto
  1. avocados and avocado oil.
  2. nuts, such as walnuts, macadamias, almonds, and Brazil nuts.
  3. seeds, such as flax and pumpkin seeds.
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What is the best snack to eat on keto? ›

This article explores the keto diet in more detail and lists some of the best keto-friendly snacks.
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What are the best high-fat and low-carb diet? ›

The ketogenic diet

The ketogenic, or keto, diet also encourages a low-carbohydrate and high-fat intake. Though there are a few variations, a ketogenic diet typically involves a person consuming no more than 5–10 percent of carbohydrates in their daily diet — this equates to about 20–50 g of carbs per day.

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