Easy Taco Pie

From inthekitchenwithkath.com

(Adapted from Carolyn Ketchum’s recipe on her blog, alldayidreamaboutfood.com and in The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen)

Serves 6 – 8

1 tablespoon butter or oil to grease the pie plate

1 pound ground beef

3 tablespoons taco seasoning

6 large eggs

1 cup heavy cream

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese (I used Tillamook Sharp Cheddar.)

1. Preheat the oven to 350° and butter or oil a pie plate. (I used my larger Pyrex 9½-inch pie plate.)

2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it is done.

3. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook a minute or two.

4. Put the beef in the prepared pie plate.

5. Whisk the eggs.

6. Add the cream, garlic, salt, and pepper to the eggs and whisk again.

7. Pour the egg/cream mixture over the ground beef.

8. Spread the cheese over the top.

9. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the center is set.

10. Let the pie sit for 5 minutes before cutting it into servings.

11. Serve, garnished with your favorite taco toppings.