Here’s a complete recipe for Cheesy Keto Taco Soup — rich, creamy, loaded with Mexican flavor, no beans, and under 6 net carbs per serving 🌮🧀🔥

🌮🧀 Cheesy Keto Taco Soup

(Low-Carb • No Beans • High-Fat • Comfort Food)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, very finely diced (optional for keto)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning (sugar-free)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
• 3 cups beef broth
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional low-carb add-ins

• ½ cup cauliflower rice
• ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 tbsp jalapeños

Toppings

• Sour cream
• Avocado
• Shredded cheese
• Cilantro
• Crushed pork rinds (for crunch)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the meat
In a pot, heat oil. Cook ground beef with onion until browned.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2️⃣ Season
Stir in taco seasoning, paprika, and cumin.

3️⃣ Simmer
Add Rotel and beef broth.
Simmer 10 minutes.

4️⃣ Make it creamy
Lower heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
Add heavy cream and shredded cheese. Stir until smooth.

5️⃣ Finish
Taste and adjust salt & spice.
Simmer 5 more minutes.

6️⃣ Serve
Top with sour cream, avocado, and extra cheese.

🥗 Nutrition (approx per serving)

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: ~22 g
• Fat: ~34 g
• Total carbs: ~7 g
• Fiber: ~1.5 g
• Net carbs: 🔥 ~5–5.5 g

✅ Keto friendly
✅ No beans
✅ Gluten-free
✅ High fat & satisfying

🌟 Tips & Variations

✔ Crockpot: brown meat → dump all except cheese → cook LOW 4 hrs → stir in cheese
✔ Extra thick: add more cream cheese
✔ Spicy: add cayenne or hot sauce
✔ Chicken version: use shredded chicken instead of beef
✔ Dairy-free: use coconut cream + dairy-free cheese