7 Layer Low Carb Taco Dip
7 Layer Low Carb Taco Dip is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Kate Higdon on YouTube.
Prep: 16 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 29 min
Cost: $16.24 total, $4.06 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (90% lean, drained after browning)
- 2 tablespoons Low-Carb Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade (see video))
- 2 tablespoons Water (helps seasoning coat the meat)
- 4 ounces Sour Cream (full‑fat for best flavor)
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (low‑sugar or homemade)
- 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (sharp, freshly shredded)
- 1 cup Lettuce (shredded; iceberg or romaine works)
- 0.5 cup Tomatoes (diced, fresh)
- 0.25 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Pork Rinds (zero‑carb chips for dipping)
Instructions
Brown the Ground Beef
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, break it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink. Sprinkle the low‑carb taco seasoning and water over the meat, stir to combine, and continue cooking for another 2‑3 minutes until the seasoning is fully incorporated.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium-high
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and an extra ½ teaspoon of low‑carb taco seasoning. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Beef Cups
Pat the cooked ground beef into a thin, even layer in the skillet (or transfer to a shallow dish). Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the beef and spread it evenly.
Time: PT5M
Add Fresh Toppings
Top the creamy beef layer with salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Time: PT3M
Serve with Pork Rinds
Transfer the assembled taco cups to a serving plate and surround with pork rinds or zero‑carb chips for dipping.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Dairy, Pork
Last updated: April 19, 2026






