The Best Ground Beef Keto and Low Carb Recipes (original) (raw)
Ground beef is a great way to support your Keto or low carb diet. These family friendly recipes are made in just 30 minutes each with grocery staples. Best of all, they’re all budget friendly, too!
These ground beef recipes will definitely be going in your regular dinner rotation! They’re easy to make, great for pleasing picky family members, plus they’re all Keto friendly and gluten free.
Just because you’re on a Keto diet doesn’t mean you should have flavorless meals! There are loads of different ways to make a low-carb meal that tastes fantastic. Ground beef is one of my favorite sources of protein because it’s super versatile and easy to cook.
Whether you use lean ground beef or prefer to stick to ground chicken or ground turkey, there is a Keto friendly recipe that will totally work for you. There’s easy recipes for any night of the week so that you can eat healthy, even on busy weeknights.
If you don’t have any ground beef on hand, you can make a delicious Keto dinner with chicken too! Mexican chicken stuffed peppers are so yummy and Instant Pot pork butt is so flavorful that I drool over it. But if you’ve got loads of ground beef, then whip up a Keto ground beef recipe that sounds yummy to you!
Be sure to check out all of our keto recipes like keto waffles or Chilean sea bass.
- Why You’ll Love these Recipes
- How to Cook Ground Beef
- How to Defrost and Thaw Ground Beef
- Tips for Success
- FAQ
- Our Favorite Keto Ground Beef Recipes
- More Helpful Resources
Why You’ll Love these Recipes
Make a meal that the whole family will love, even if you have to stick to meals that fit in the Keto lifestyle! These dishes are so flavorful:
- You can easily adapt the recipes to be Paleo and Whole30 if you just omit the dairy. They’re healthy meals no matter what kind of diet you follow.
- All of these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Each one comes together super quickly and doesn’t take much effort to make!
- Each of these recipes are a great way to get in some Keto meal prep. They store well and reheat wonderfully too.
How to Cook Ground Beef
For most ground beef recipes, you’ll want to use skillet-cooked ground beef, which only takes about 8-10 minutes total. To cook ground beef, add it to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, breaking it apart and turning often as it cooks, until browned.
Season lightly with salt and pepper and continue to cook until cooked through. Optionally, you can drain off some of the rendered fat after cooking ground beef.
For some recipes, you can also brown the beef in the Instant Pot, but generally it is browned in a pan.
Burgers and meatballs are also a great option for using ground beef which is high in protein!
How to Defrost and Thaw Ground Beef
If you’re starting with frozen ground beef, it’s important to properly defrost & thaw it before you begin cooking. Here’s how to do it right:
- The safest way to defrost ground beef is to set it on a plate inside your refrigerator overnight.
- For faster results, you can defrost ground beef by running a sealed package under cold water or submerging it in a bowl of cold water. Alternately, you can defrost it in the microwave.
Pro tip: If you need to defrost meat a bit faster, set it on an aluminum pan or skillet. Conduction cuts the time in half!
Tips for Success
If you choose one of these quick meals, then check out these simple tips and tricks:
- If you’re cooking more than one pound of ground beef, you may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your pan! Use a large skillet over medium heat to evenly cook the beef.
- Using leaner ground beef? Then you may need some coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil to cook the beef and other ingredients.
- Feel free to season the ground beef with more than what the recipe calls for! Garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper, paprika, and salt and pepper are all great options.
FAQ
Is ground beef good for a keto diet?
Ground beef is a fantastic source of protein, while still being low carb! It also contains vital nutrients that are super good for you. Lean ground beef is a great option for a keto diet.
Can I store leftover Keto ground beef recipes?
All of these keto ground beef recipes store really well! Just allow leftovers to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container. They will all store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Our Favorite Keto Ground Beef Recipes
1
Big Mac Bowl
These loaded burger bowls are one of my absolute favorite recipes of all time, period. It's exactly like the burgers you're used to digging into — you won't even miss the bun!
2
Keto Zucchini Taco Boats
These zucchini boats are the perfect vessel to fill with flavorful beef, and then they're topped with all the yummy good stuff you'd normally have in tacos!
3
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
This recipe is a healthier, veggie loaded play on the classic Italian dish. I think it's just one of those comforting, cozy meals to enjoy on a crisp evening.
4
Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
These homemade Swedish meatballs are the most delicious recipe ever! Served with a perfectly rich and creamy gravy, they're a classic comfort food meal with a low carb twist.
5
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
If you’re craving classic Philadelphia flavors, make this easy Philly cheesesteak casserole! This keto casserole recipe is made with ground beef and is very budget friendly.
6
Hawaiian Burgers
Say aloha to these Hawaiian Burgers! They have all the bright, delicious flavors of Hawaii and everything you love in your burger. Served with crispy bacon, juicy grilled pineapple, homemade sugar-free teriyaki sauce and lettuce wraps, these burgers are ultra satisfying.
7
Keto Philly Cheesesteak Zucchini Boats
If you’re looking for a low carb or keto friendly Philly cheesesteak, this is the recipe for you! These Philly cheesesteak zucchini boats are jam packed with all the flavors you know and love.
8
Keto Ground Beef Stir Fry
This healthier twist on takeout is loaded with flavor. You're going to love how simple this ground beef stir fry recipe is!
9
Meatballs Marinara
Make some delicious low carb meatballs with lean ground beef.
10
Keto Ground Beef Stroganoff
Just because you're on a low carb diet doesn't mean you have to skip out on those comfort food meals! Make this delicious keto ground beef stroganoff when you're craving a cozy dish.
11
Easy Taco Meat
Make delicious and flavorful ground beef taco meat and use it in a variety of different ways! You could make some super tasty low carb tacos.
More Helpful Resources
- How to Microwave Sweet Potatoes
- Whole 30 Salad Dressing Brands
- Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
- Whole30 and Healthy Pantry Essentials – Thrive Market
Well, it looks like all that’s left is to decide which recipe to make first!! Let me know in the comments, will you be adding these to your weekly meal plan?