These Keto Taco Tortilla Pinwheels have a creamy texture, cheesy filling, and savory taco flavor. We prepare these pinwheels with keto tortillas, ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, garlic, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, sour cream, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, and lime juice. These pinwheels contain about 285 calories and 7 g of total carbs. These Keto Taco Tortilla Pinwheels take almost 30 minutes to prepare. These pinwheels are excellent for keto appetizers, snacks, parties, lunchboxes, game nights, family gatherings, and weekly meal prep. You can serve these pinwheels with Keto Salsa, Guacamole, Jalapeño Ranch Dip, Avocado Cucumber Salad, Keto Taco Salad, or Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice.
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STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- No. of Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Portion Size: 3 pinwheels
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Total Servings: 6
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Total Carbs: 7 g
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
TACO BEEF FILLING:
- One lb. ground beef
- One-fourth tsp. salt
- One tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE:
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro
PINWHEELS:
- 6 keto tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeño
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
KETO TORTILLAS:
- We utilize low-carb tortillas to keep these pinwheels keto-friendly. As a substitute, you can use homemade almond-flour tortillas.
GROUND BEEF:
- Ground beef provides protein and a savory taco flavor. As a replacement, you can use ground chicken or turkey.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese creates a smooth and creamy filling. As a different choice, you might use mascarpone.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar adds a rich cheesy flavor.
JALAPEÑO:
- Jalapeño adds mild heat and fresh flavor. You can replace it with diced green chilies.
SOUR CREAM:
- The filling is tarty & creamy, as we utilize sour cream. You can substitute plain unsweetened Greek yogurt.
ONION:
- A small quantity of onion adds savory flavor.
CILANTRO AND LIME JUICE:
- Lime juice and cilantro add a crisp, vibrant taste. You can replace cilantro with parsley and lime juice with lemon juice.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a pan, we preheat the olive oil and cook the ground beef till browned.
- Include the pepper, onion, salt, garlic, taco seasoning, paprika, and cumin.
- Cook for almost three minutes.
- Stir the cilantro, cream cheese, lime juice, and sour cream in a dish.
- Distribute the cream cheese mixture on the keto tortillas.
- Include the jalapeño, cheddar, and seasoned beef.
- Tightly roll all the tortillas.
- Cover and chill for almost thiry minutes.
- We slice into one-inch pinwheels.
- Serve these pinwheels with cilantro.
TIPS:
- Soften the cream cheese and then whisk to get a smooth filling.
- Cool the beef and then assemble the pinwheels.
- Avoid filling the tortillas too much, as the filling will come out during rolling.
- Tightly roll the tortillas so the pinwheels will hold their shape.
- Refrigerate the rolls and then make slices to get cleaner pinwheels.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Keto Taco Salad
- Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
- Mexican Cauliflower Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Keto Salsa
- Guacamole
- Jalapeño Ranch Dip
- Avocado Lime Dip
- Keto Taco Sauce
SIDES:
- Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bites
- Garlic Butter Zucchini
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Sautéed Mushrooms
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the pinwheels in the refrigerator for no more than three days after placing them in a sealed box.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing these pinwheels, as the fresh veggies and cream cheese will change the texture after defrosting.
FAQs:
Could we prepare these pinwheels earlier?
- Yes, you can prepare and refrigerate the rolls a few hours beforehand and slice them when ready to eat.
May we prepare these pinwheels spicier?
- Yes, you can use hot sauce, extra jalapeño, or cayenne pepper.
Will we serve these pinwheels hot?
- Yes, you can briefly warm the sliced pinwheels till the cheese is melted.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 285 kcal
Sodium: 620 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 21 g
Proteins: 18 g
Portion Size: 3 pinwheels
Total Carbs: 7 g