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Keto Ground Beef Taco Stuffed Avocados (Quick & Easy) - A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Meal

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 works well)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (optional, if your beef is lean)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8–1/4 tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)
  • 4 ripe but firm avocados
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (plus extra wedges for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, sliced black olives, sugar-free salsa, hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Set aside.
  2. Cook the aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil if using. Sauté the diced onion for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Season and simmer: Stir in tomato paste and the spice blend. Cook 1 minute to toast the spices. Add beef broth and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and saucy. Taste and adjust salt or heat.
  5. Prep the avocados: While the beef simmers, halve the avocados and remove the pits. Scoop out a small amount of flesh from the center to create a larger “bowl.” Chop those scooped pieces and save for topping or mix into the beef.
  6. Make lime crema: In a small bowl, stir sour cream with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Thin with a splash of water if you prefer a drizzle.
  7. Assemble: Arrange avocado halves on a platter. Spoon warm taco meat into each half. Top with shredded cheese so it melts slightly from the heat.
  8. Add freshness: Finish with cilantro, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, and the chopped avocado pieces. Drizzle with lime crema and add a squeeze of fresh lime.
  9. Serve: Enjoy immediately while the beef is hot and the avocados are creamy.