This easy low carb Taco Bake, Taco Pie, or Mexican Cornbread Casserole features seasoned lean ground beef baked into a Gluten-free ?cornbread? base. It?s an easy and super delish family friendly meal.

I have a great focaccia recipe on the site that I?ve neglected since posting. I?ve finally experimented with it and have fallen in love with it again. It makes an amazing base for this low carb taco bake.
I grew up eating taco bake or Taco Pie. Mom added corn, black olives, beans, and veggies to seasoned ground beef then topped it with cornbread batter before baking. This simple, hearty Mexican cornbread casserole was warming and tasty on a cold night. At my house we called it tamale pie.

Low Carb Taco Bake, Taco Pie, or Mexican Cornbread Casserole – YUM! This low carb recipe is a quick and dirty version of mom?s using homemade taco seasoning and lean ground beef. I use the focaccia recipe for gluten-free ?cornbread? base and bake the taco meat on top.
To get a true cornbread taste without corn, I used Amoretti Sweet Corn Extract that found on Amazon. It is pretty pricey, but since it?s very concentrated, it will last for years. It really did taste like cornbread.

To prepare this low carb taco bake (taco pie), I first cook the seasoned ground beef. While it cools, I make the ?cornbread? base in the food processor and gently spread it into a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Spoon the seasoned ground beef on top, add some cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes.
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