21 Easy Keto Ground Beef Recipes (Low Carb) (2024)

Try these easy keto ground beef recipes, from tacos and casseroles to hamburgers, chilis, and so much more!

They're quick, simple, and easy to make, and of course, they share one common ingredient — ground beef.

Ground beef or minced beef is perfect for a low-carb keto diet. It's great if you're on a budget. It's high in fat (excellent for keto) and so versatile that you never get tired of it.

We've put together 21 simple and easy keto recipes with ground beef for you to try.

1. Keto Stuffed Peppers

Who doesn't love stuffed peppers?

The beauty of this recipe is that it can be made with any kind of pepper you have in your fridge, from juicy poblano peppers to colorful bell peppers.

It’s packed with protein, antioxidants, and plenty of flavor - a dish your whole family is sure to enjoy.

2. Keto Korean Ground Beef Bowl

You can still enjoy Asian-inspired cuisine even if you’re on the keto diet - and without ever having to leave your home.

This flavorful bowl includes ground beef sauteed with garlic, coconut aminos, ginger, sesame oil, and more - it’s one you’ve got to “taste” in order to believe.

3. Keto Tacos

Taco Tuesday is back! There’s no need to deprive yourself just because you’re on the keto diet.

These cheesy, crunchy tacos are absolutely divine. The secret? The taco shells are made entirely out of cheese. Sign us up!

4. Keto Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli

Stir fry beef and broccoli is a recipe that is usually made with cubed meat, like skirt steak, but you can also make it with ground beef.

Seasoned with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, it offers the best flavors of your Chinese favorite without all the carbs and extra calories.

5. Keto Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Casserole

There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned casserole to warm you up on a cold winter’s night.

This ground beef and cauliflower rice casserole can be made with all kinds of mix-ins to amp up its nutritional profile, including spinach, lots of cheese, and more.

It’s sure to become a family favorite!

6. Keto Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats

Zucchini is a wonderful substitute for bread - and if you’re missing the taste of a classic cheeseburger, this recipe will hit pretty close to home for you.

The zucchini, when sliced into boats, is a nutritious low-carb substitute for bread, serving as a vehicle for beef, melty cheese, and all kinds of aromatic spices.

7. Keto Chili

This keto chili recipe is sure to win first place at any chili competition! It’s made with vegetables, protein-rich ground beef, and anti-inflammatory spices.

Load it up with sour cream, salsa, and of course, cheese, and you’re sure to have a winner on your hands.

8. Keto Hamburger Soup

This low-carb hamburger soup is perfect for those days when you kind of want a cheeseburger but you also want a bowl of soup.

Mix up a big batch and freeze the extras - it reheats great and is perfect for those busy weeknight dinners.

9. Keto Ground Beef Casserole

Another great recipe for busy weeknights (or even Super Bowl Sunday - it’s a real crowd-pleaser!) is this ground beef casserole.

A real comfort food, it’s made with ground beef, spices, cheddar, and cream cheese. It’s the perfect pick-me-up at the end of a long, demanding day.

10. Keto Sour Cream Beef Bake

Here’s one more comfort food recipe for you to try.

The beef casseroles you turned to in the past were likely laden with carbs and sugar - that’s not the case with this low-carb alternative.

It’s made with sour cream, tomato paste, cottage cheese, and of course, lots of ground beef and cauliflower. Whip up a batch tonight!

11. Keto Shepherd’s Pie

No matter what the weather might be, this keto shepherd’s pie is sure to serve as your family’s next favorite comfort food.

Topped with mashed cauliflower and melted cheese instead of the traditional white potato, it’s a recipe you’ll likely want to add to your weekly rotation.

12. Keto Big Mac Salad

A super easy recipe, this Big Mac Salad is a meal that anyone can master.

If you’ve been missing your favorite fast-food joints, this simple dish is one you’ve got to whip up tonight.

It has only 4 net carbs per serving and includes affordable ingredients like ground beef, lettuce, and pickles.

13. Keto Cheesy Taco Skillet

For those nights when you’re craving tacos but just don’t have the energy to whip up a huge meal, this one-pan cheesy taco skillet is the perfect solution.

Tasty and healthy, it’s also budget-friendly, made with inexpensive veggies like spinach, zucchini, peppers, and onions.

Of course, it’s also loaded sky-high with lots of keto-friendly ground beef!

14. Keto Burrito Bowls

For a southwestern spin on your keto diet, try out this keto burrito bowl recipe. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between.

You can make it with ground beef, chicken, fish, or any other protein you have on hand. Score!

15. Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet

Looking for a recipe to impress your keto friends this St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than this keto unstuffed cabbage skillet.

It’s easy to make - all you need to do is shred and sautee the cabbage in a skillet with some browned beef.

Then, add your favorite seasonings like herbs, beef broth, soy sauce, and tomatoes. You’ll have it on the table in mere minutes!

16. Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet

Here’s another keto-friendly recipe that will allow you to hybridize some of your favorite foods.

Bacon. Cheese. Ground beef. Yes, please!

The best news? You can whip everything up in one pan, so even the clean-up is minimal.

17. Keto Swedish Meatballs

These low-carb meatballs are swathed in a luxuriously creamy gravy.

Whip them up in one pan in less than 30 minutes, and you have a side dish that’s sure to impress - but we won’t judge you if they end up serving as the main event!

18. Keto Loaded Burger Bowls

With all the flavor of a classic cheeseburger without all the carbs, this loaded burger bowl is a great way to get a few servings of protein in.

You can customize this recipe to meet your preferences and what you might happen to have in the fridge.

Consider adding family- and keto-friendly mix-ins like lettuce, pickles, cheese, onions, and tomatoes.

19. Keto-Friendly Empanadas

Give up pastries? No way! With this keto-friendly empanada recipe, you don’t have to.

Instead of relying on traditional flour, it uses xanthan gum and almond flour (two keto-friendly substitutions) to create a flaky crust.

The only challenge? Trying to convince your keto friends that this recipe is, in fact, okay for them to eat!

20. Keto Ground Beef Stroganoff

A Russian favorite, this ground beef stroganoff swaps out the traditional noodles that the classic recipe calls for in favor of a much healthier (though equally delicious) spaghetti squash.

It’s sure to warm you up - and leave you wanting seconds!

Watch the video below for more keto ground beef recipes that are easy and delicious.

21. Keto Chinese Cabbage Stir Fry

This healthy ground beef and cabbage stir fry is made with Chinese cabbage or Napa cabbage.

The ground beef is seasoned with salt and pepper and then sautéed in butter. A combination of sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cabbage is stir-fried with the beef. Then it's served and topped with freshly sliced scallions.

A delicious weeknight meal that only requires 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. Each bowl only contains 350 calories with 3.7 grams of net carbs, making it a great choice if you're trying to lose weight!

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