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Baja taco bake is my version of a very popular keto casserole. I wanted to put a twist on it and add some texture to this recipe. By adding shredded cabbage and cauliflower it really fills you up without going overboard. You will love all the amazing Tex mex flavor and cheesy goodness.
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Texture 
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I\u2019ve made a few of my favorite taco casserole dishes and they\u2019re all fantastic but I wanted to add some texture contrast. Sometimes my mouth gets board if something is only soft or crunchy. I like to create different layers of texture so adding cabbage to this recipe was perfect. Unlike traditional iceberg or romaine lettuce used on tacos cabbage can handle the heat and not turn to mush. The cauliflower though not as crunch still brings another texture to the party.
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In addition to the veggies I topping the taco bake with thinly cut strips of Cut Da Carb Flatbread Sheets<\/a>. I simply cut the flatbread into strips then lay them out on a sprayed sheet pan and sprinkle a dusting of taco seasoning or just chili powder on them. Bake at 425 for about 5-7 minutes until slightly golden. Then just let them cool before serving so they\u2019ll be even crispier.
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*tip if you have extra miss shaped pieces of cut Da carb flatbread keep them in a bag and make these tortilla strips. 
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Werewolf Meat!!
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Use the meat you like best!!! As I try to incorporate more game meats and primal cuts I look for ways to disguise them so my family doesn\u2019t notice. This taco bake is perfect for that because of the bold flavors. In this particular version I used a custom blend of beef that my local butcher grinds for me. It\u2019s a combination of liver, heart and brisket that I affectionately call \u201cWerewolf Meat\u201d it\u2019s delicious and you would never know you were eating 2 different primal cuts. It just tasted like well seasoned ground beef. Other great options would be ground venison, buffalo, pork or turkey. The recipe lends itself to any of these tasty proteins.
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Meal Prep Boss Meet Baja Taco Bake
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This Baja Taco Bake is really great for meal prepping as well. Often I\u2019ll make this for dinner early in the week then portion the leftovers into squares after the dish has fully cooled. I\u2019ll put the squares into meal prep containers with 2 oz portion cups full of salsa, sour cream and guacamole so I can microwave the casserole then top with my favorite condiments. You can also wrap the individual portions with plastic wrap the store in a freezer bag. You can pull the individual portions out of your freezer to have any night you\u2019re too busy to cook.
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One last tip that I often go to is to pack a bag of Tortilla Style Quest Chips<\/a> along with your lunch. I crush the chips in the bag and sprinkle over my casserole. The crunchy chips give you that dorito like texture that I miss since starting keto. They have multiple flavors including: loaded Taco, Ranch and Nacho Cheese. All of them are awesome but Ranch is my favorite.
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If you Love Tex Mex Recipes and want more please Checkout My Chicken Crust Mexican Pizza Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning 
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1 tbsp chili powder <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tsp salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd tsp cumin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd tsp onion powder <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd tsp garlic powder 
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Place in a mini mason jar and shake to combine <\/p>\n\n\n

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