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The Best Keto Ground Beef Recipes

Madison Wetherill
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Ground beef is a great way to support your low carb or keto diet. These family friendly recipes each take 30 minutes or less to make. Even better, they’re all budget friendly!

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These ground beef recipes each have a place in my regular dinner rotation! Why? Well, they’re easy to make, my kids love them, and of course, they’re low carb and gluten free!

Reducing carbs doesn’t mean you have to eat 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.

Why You’ll Love these Low Carb Ground Beef Recipes

It’s easy to make a meal that your whole family will love, even when you’re cutting carbs. These meals are so flavorful!

Thankfully, each of these recipes takes 30 minutes or less to make, so they’re perfect for busy weeknights.

Even better, they are all meal prep friendly. This means, they store well and reheat wonderfully too.

Burgers and meatballs are also a great option for using ground beef which is high in protein!

Keto ground beef spaghetti squash with basil on a cutting board.

Happy Kitchen Secrets

Here are my important cooking tips for making these low carb ground beef dinners. I’ve tested the recipes and make the meals often, so I can save you from a failed attempt.

  1. To prepare 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.
  2. Using extra lean ground beef? Then you may need some coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil to cook the beef and other ingredients.
  3. 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.
Mexican zucchini boats filled with keto ground beef, presented on a white plate.

Our Favorite Low Carb Ground Beef Recipes

A bowl with ground beef, chopped lettuce, shredded cheddar, bacon, avocado, red onion, pickles, sesame seeds, and dressing. Small bowls of sesame seeds and pickles are beside it.
Big Mac Burger Bowl
These loaded burger bowls are one of my absolute favorite low carb recipes of all time, period. It's exactly like the burgers you're used to digging into — you won't even miss the bun!
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Keto stuffed zucchini boats with ground beef and sour cream.
Taco Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats are the perfect vessel to fill with flavorful taco meat all the yummy good stuff you'd normally have in tacos!
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Halved spaghetti squash filled with ground meat, tomato sauce, grated cheese, and fresh basil leaves on a wooden board, with basil sprigs beside them.
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.
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A plate with Swedish meatballs in sauce, mashed potatoes, and spiralized zucchini, served with a fork.
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.
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Cooked ground beef with seasoning in a black cast iron skillet, with a black spoon scooping some of the meat.
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.
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A skillet with cooked ground beef and broccoli, sprinkled with sesame seeds. Nearby, a plate with chopsticks and a bottle of sesame seeds.
Ground Beef and Broccoli 
This irresistible Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is the kind of weeknight dinner I make on repeat. It’s fast, flavorful, and super family-friendly!
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Ground beef, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, and shredded cheese served on lettuce leaves on a white plate.
Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps
This low carb ground beef dinner is proof that you can enjoy all of the flavors of a taco without worrying about the carbs! It's easy to meal prep for dinner a busy night, too.
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FAQs

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 low carb or keto diet.

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!

How to Cook Ground Beef

For most of these ground beef recipes, you'll cook the ground beef in a skillet on your stove top. It isn't difficult, and it only takes about 8-10 minutes total.

For some recipes, you can brown the beef in an Instant Pot, but doing this won't save you any time. It's just another cooking option if your stove top is full.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Cooking ground beef in a frying pan with a wooden spoon.

Well, it looks like all that's left is to decide which recipe to make first!!

Will you be adding these to your weekly meal plan? Let me know in the comments!

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4 Comments

  2. no instant pot, i need to look up how to cook the spaghetti squash in the oven

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