I like to search for new and exciting keto recipes to make for dinner that let me use ground beef. Keeping things interesting in my evening meal prep requires that I find fresh dishes; otherwise, I get bored.
After all, who wants the umpteenth version of Meatloaf or Cheeseburger Casserole? So I dug deep into my recipe box and emerged with 12 top-secret ground beef recipes.
All are true keto, all are true-meaty, and none will leave you feeling like you just ate a head of cauliflower.
The 12 Best keto ground beef for dinner recipes
1. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers, Keto, provide a low-carb, savory dinner option. These beauties are filled to the brim with seasoned ground beef, which is richly flavored with just the right amount of:
– salt
– pepper
– garlic
That’s it for the beef!
And the beef, obviously, is the star of the show, as far as I’m concerned. But it’s not the only thing in the bell pepper, and that’s a good thing because I really don’t see how one could just straight-up eat a bell pepper on its own.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cauliflower rice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to preheat. Take bell peppers, cut their tops off, and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Put the prepared peppers into a baking dish.
2. In a big frying pan over a medium fire, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is see-through. Add the ground beef and cook it until it’s no longer brown.
3. Stir the salt and pepper to taste into the cauliflower rice and the mixture. Cook the combination for 3–4 minutes more.
4. Fill each pepper with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the beans are tender, the peppers are tender, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
2. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Zucchini Lasagna
Discover a tasty Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Lasagna that melds together thinly sliced zucchini, savory ground beef, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. You would never suspect that the ingredient list is keto friendly because it has all the taste and texture of traditional lasagna.
And while this looks like an involved recipe, it really isn’t.
Ingredients
Ground beef
Zucchini
Marinara sauce
Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Set your oven to an initial temperature of 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, at medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
3. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into even, thin slices.
4. In a baking dish, layer slices of zucchini, a mixture of ground beef and spices, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers of ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella, finishing with layers of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
5. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling. Allow the dish to cool for a moment before serving.
3. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Cheeseburger Casserole
Here is a keto-friendly Cheeseburger Casserole prepared with ground beef; cheddar cheese; heavy cream; eggs; onions; and garlic. This is an easy, low-carb, and high-fat option that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). A large skillet over medium heat can handle a lot of food, which is why you should use it for this recipe. You want to cook a pound of ground beef along with a couple of chopped onions and some minced garlic until the beef is nicely browned and the onions are soft. Of course, if you somehow end up with too much grease in the meal, or if your skillet has turned into a rescue boat for the excess fat, be sure to drain that grease.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and heavy cream. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well blended. Taste the mixture; if it needs seasoning, add salt and pepper until it is to your liking.
3. Move the cooked beef mixture to a casserole dish. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the top. Scatter the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
4. Preheat the oven and bake the dish for 20-25 minutes until the cheese bubbles, the top turns golden, and the casserole appears set. Cool it for a minute before dishing it up.
4. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Taco Skillet
Take a look at my Keto Ground Beef Taco Skillet. It stars ground beef, olive oil, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
It is a simple, delicious, low-carb dish that had better not be a violation of my Copyrighted Serve You Rights because it is so good I could easily serve it every week.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (sugar-free)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Then, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
3. Combine the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, mixing them thoroughly. Allow them to simmer for a few minutes so that the flavors blend nicely.
4. Evenly spread the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, enclose the skillet in a coveting embrace of cover, and allow the dish to bubble beneath your culinary radar on low heat until the cheese is in a liquefied state of melted goodness. Cut into wedges and serve hot.
5. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Meatloaf
A ketogenic diet ground beef meatloaf recipe merges ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, unsweetened ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce—a medley of the most mouthwatering low-carb ingredients. Satisfyingly meaty with a crusty exterior and gloriously tender interior, this all-beef meatloaf is the most perfect keto meal imaginable.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a big bowl, mix together the ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, ketchup sans sugar, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, and garlic powder. Blend until they are all in league with one another.
3. Form the mixture into a loaf and put it in a loaf pan that has been greased.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. Rest it for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
6. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Cabbage Rolls
Here is a tasty keto dinner idea: Cabbage Rolls, consisting of ground beef, riced cauliflower, and diced onions, all tucked into softened cabbage leaves and topped with crushed tomatoes. They’re a low-carb meal that’s perfect for the ketogenic diet, and in my opinion, they’re downright delicious.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 large head of cabbage
1 cup cauliflower rice
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Your oven should be heated to 375°F (190°C) before you start. You will need to get the head of cabbage ready, but the only way to do that and still have the leaves be usable is to blanch them first. For this step, you will need a large pot of water boiling on the stovetop and a bowl ready with ice and water. After the head of cabbage has boiled for a few minutes, carefully slice the leaves away and immerse them in the ice water.
2. A skillet over medium heat is where you will want to be when cooking the ground beef. You will add to the skillet not only the beef but also diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking and stirring the mixture until the beef is browned. You will want to add cauliflower rice and 1 cup of crushed tomatoes, stirring everything together until it is mixed uniformly.
3. The beef mixture should be placed inside each cabbage leaf and rolled up, tucking in the sides as you go. The finished rolls should be placed seam-side down in a baking dish.
4. Over the cabbage rolls, pour the remaining crushed tomatoes. Bake the covered dish for 30-35 minutes at 350°F, until the cabbage is tender. Warm and serve.
7. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Beef Stroganoff
I introduce a delicious Keto Ground Beef Stroganoff, just right for the supper hour. The main ingredients—ground beef, onions, garlic, and mushrooms—are standard fare in a Stroganoff.
The broth is tasty, and the dissolved sour cream and Worcestershire sauce add the kind of umami that makes you ask for seconds.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. In a big frying pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
2. The diced onion and minced garlic should be added to the skillet and sautéed until the onion is translucent, which takes about 3 minutes.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms, and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes more.
4. Combine the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, and set them to simmer for about 10 minutes. Take them off the heat, and stir in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth. Serve the dish hot.
8. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Lettuce Wraps
Investigate a swift and wholesome ketogenic evening meal that centers on ground beef and wraps made of lettuce. Ingredients include, in no particular order, garlic, soy sauce, and ground ginger.
The profusion of seasonings keeps the dish company with flavors of umami, while the protein rounds out the wraps to make a main course worthy of any table.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter lettuce leaves for wrapping
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, medium heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook it until fragrant, which should take about 1 minute.
2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Allow to cook for another 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
4. Wrap the seasoned ground beef in butter lettuce leaves and serve. Enjoy these delightful little parcels as you would a burger.
9. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Shepherd's Pie
Keto Shepherd’s Pie is a low-carb delight featuring ground beef, onion, beef broth, and tomato paste, topped with mashed cauliflower and cheddar cheese. A dinner option that is hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cauliflower, cooked and mashed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Warm your oven up to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and the chopped onion until the beef is cooked all the way through and the onion is soft and nearly transparent.
3. Combine the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, then simmer for about 5 minutes until well-combined and slightly thickened.
4. Move the ground beef mixture into a baking dish, layer with the mashed cauliflower, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Meatballs
Uncover the secret to my Keto Ground Beef Meatballs recipe—ideal for dinner. I employ ground beef, grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, a large egg, and Italian seasoning to produce cheese-stuffed meatballs that the entire clan can enjoy, all while remaining within our carb-counting limits.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
1. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm up.
2. In a big bowl, mix together the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Combine thoroughly until all ingredients are mixed well and evenly incorporated.
3. Form the mixture into meatballs that are 1 to
1.5 inches in diameter and set them on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Place in the preheated oven and set the timer for 15-20 minutes. When the timer goes off, check to see if the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside. If they are not, reset the timer for an additional 3-5 minutes and check again.
11. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Bolognese Sauce
I enjoy making a substantial keto Bolognese sauce with ground beef, onion, garlic, and crushed tomatoes, using olive oil and oregano to bump the flavor up a notch. Cooking a sauce like this, though, takes a lot of time—upwards of 2 hours—so I usually only make it on special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet heated to medium, add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent; this should take about 5 minutes.
2. The skillet should contain ground beef, which in turn should be added to a skillet and cooked until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Mix in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer.
4. Allow the sauce to simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stir it occasionally. Allow it to thicken up and meld the flavors together. Adjust the sauce to your taste before serving.
12. Keto Ground Beef for Dinner Recipes: Chili
Discover my Keto Ground Beef Chili, a hearty dinner option featuring ground beef, canned diced tomatoes, chopped green bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Spiced with chili powder and cumin for a tasty dish.
Ingredients
Ground beef (1 pound)
Diced tomatoes (1 can, 1
4.5 oz, no added sugar)
Green bell pepper, chopped (1 medium)
Onion, chopped (1 medium)
Garlic cloves, minced (2 cloves)
Chili powder (2 tablespoons)
Cumin (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
1. In a big pot on medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is brown—breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, so it doesn’t clump together. If there’s a lot of fat in this mixture, drain some of it off.
2. In the pot, combine the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until they yield and become soft.
3. Combine the diced tomatoes (with juice), chili powder, and cumin in a large pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
