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Keto Tamale Pie (Almond-Flour Masa)

All the cozy flavor of classic Mexican tamales — minus the hours of wrapping and the carb-heavy corn masa.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20) sub: ground turkey + 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup onion diced; sub: 2 Tbsp dried onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; sub: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup low-sugar enchilada sauce sub: tomato sauce + taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup diced green chiles or jalapeños sub: roasted poblanos
  • 1 tsp chili powder sub: chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp cumin sub: smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Masa topping: 1 1/2 cups almond flour (sub: 1 cup finely ground pork rinds) 1 cup shredded cheddar-jack (sub: queso Oaxaca), 2 large eggs (sub: 1/2 cup egg whites + 1 Tbsp oil), 3 Tbsp melted butter (sub: coconut oil), 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup chicken broth, pinch salt

Instructions

  • Brown Beef: In skillet over medium, add onion & garlic; cook 5 min. Stir in spices, chiles, and enchilada sauce; simmer 2 min.
  • Mix Masa: Whisk eggs, butter, broth; fold into almond flour, cheese, baking powder, and salt until thick batter forms.
  • Assemble: Spread beef filling in greased 9-inch skillet or 8×8 dish. Dollop masa batter, smooth to cover.
  • Bake: 375°F (190°C) 22–25 min until top is golden and center is set. Rest 5 min, slice, and garnish with cilantro & lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 410kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g
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