The Best Keto Ground Beef Recipes
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
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
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.
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
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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?
