Cloud Bread Tacos with Beef (Print Version)

Fluffy low‑carb cloud bread shells filled with seasoned beef and fresh toppings for a lighter taco night.

# Components:

→ Cloud Bread Taco Shells

01 - 4 large eggs, separated
02 - 100 g about ½ cup cream cheese, softened
03 - ¼ tsp cream of tartar
04 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Seasoned Beef Filling

05 - 450 g 1 lb ground beef
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tsp chili powder
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
12 - ½ tsp dried oregano
13 - ½ tsp salt
14 - ¼ tsp black pepper
15 - 80 ml ⅓ cup water

→ Toppings

16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 1 medium tomato, diced
18 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
19 - ¼ cup sour cream
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 150°C 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the cloud bread tacos.
02 - In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together until stiff peaks form.
03 - In another bowl, mix the yolks, cream cheese, and salt until smooth.
04 - Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in thirds, taking care not to deflate the whites.
05 - Spoon 8 rounds of batter onto the prepared sheet, shaping each into a circle about 12 cm 5 in wide. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until set and lightly golden. Let cool before carefully peeling off the parchment.
06 - While the cloud breads bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and ground beef; cook until beef is browned, breaking up lumps.
07 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Add water, reduce heat, and simmer until the mixture thickens 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
08 - Place beef filling in each cloud bread shell, then top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This trick makes tacos feel indulgent without leaving you feeling heavy after dinner.
  • The shells are so satisfying and tender that even die-hard tortilla fans ask for seconds.
02 -
  • I once tried to move the cloud bread while it was hot, and it tore apart—always let it cool before handling.
  • Mixing the egg whites too fast will make them collapse; slow and steady wins every time here.
03 -
  • Letting the egg whites reach true stiff peaks is the single most important step for pillowy bread.
  • A sprinkle of smoked paprika over the finished tacos adds an extra smoky kick you didn't know you needed.
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