Cloud Bread Tacos Seasoned Beef (Print-Friendly)

Fluffy low-carb cloud bread holds spiced beef and crisp toppings for a light, gluten-free taco night.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cloud Bread Taco Shells

01 - 4 large eggs, separated
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

→ Seasoned Beef Filling

05 - 1 lb ground beef
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 1/3 cup water

→ Toppings

16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 1 medium tomato, diced
18 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
19 - 1/4 cup sour cream
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
02 - In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend the egg yolks, softened cream cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and homogenous.
04 - Fold one third of the whipped whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites in two additions until just combined; avoid deflating the foam.
05 - Spoon the batter into eight even rounds on the prepared sheet, shaping each into a circle approximately 5 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
06 - Bake 18–20 minutes until set and lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool on the sheet before carefully peeling off the parchment.
07 - While shells bake, warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
08 - Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned and any liquid has mostly evaporated.
09 - Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
10 - Add 1/3 cup water, reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture thickens and binds, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if needed.
11 - Fill each cooled cloud bread shell with seasoned beef, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar, a dollop of sour cream and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You’ll be amazed at how the cloud bread turns a classic into a light, high-protein treat with almost no carbs.
  • It’s perfect for nights when you want satisfying food that doesn’t weigh you down or leave you feeling guilty.
02 -
  • If you peel cloud bread off the parchment paper too hot, you’ll end up with a stuck mess—wait until they’re cool.
  • Mixing the egg whites too roughly deflates the batter, so treat them like a soufflé; gentleness really does matter here.
03 -
  • Let the cloud breads cool entirely or they’ll stick and tear—learned that the sticky way.
  • Cook the beef filling until any water fully evaporates for maximum flavor and no sogginess.
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