This article will go through 10 of the best keto friendly meals which are based around the versatile foundational ingredient of ground beef.
Ground beef is used in many cultures over the world and in many different dishes meaning there are many different options for keto friendly meals which use ground beef which you may have never even considered.
So we have narrowed down all of these options and choices to 10 which you can choose from, so you know that none of these meals will be a let down.
These dishes have been chosen to cover a wide variety of bases, so there will be meals to fit every persons taste no matter how picky or specific their taste is.
If you love cooking with ground beef (You might want to check out some Ground Chicken Recipes as well) but feel like you are constantly just remaking the same meal, keep reading to get the inspiration you need to try something new and different!
The reason why keto has become so popular over the past few years is because of how easy and customizable it is meaning it can fit into a lot of people’s lifestyles.
The basis of this diet is to consume protein of a higher quality in the stead of carbs which in most forms tend to be highly processed.
While this obviously limits certain dishes, it also means that there is a wide variety of options that are still available. These options will be explored throughout this list, so keep your eyes open for something which appeals to you!
Korean Keto Beef Bowl
A lot of people assume that keto dishes made with ground beef can not be flavorful or unique, but this first recipe proves all of that wrong.
If you love Korean cuisine and the flavors which are used in this culture, it would be sad to miss out of this amazing dish! It has plenty of flavor because the meat is cooked with plenty of ingredients like coconut aminos, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger.
The meat is cooked, so it is an amazing texture but also just a little crispy to make it super satisfying to eat! All you have to do is prepare what you want to eat this meal is with most people choosing cauliflower rice.
Then you just have to cook prepare the sauce, cook the meat, and then sauté the meat in the sauce then serve. This simple recipe has great results and everyone should try this unique and impactful flavor combinations!
Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet
If you love the flavor of a cheeseburger, and you want to recreate that in a simple way and keep it keto, this is the perfect recipe to do this.
This recipe is also super quick and easy to make, so you do not have to be worried about this being too difficult to make! The inclusion of bacon in the recipe means it has a delicious smoky flavor which adds depth to the dish.
If you have missed cheeseburgers while being on keto, this is one of the best options to recreate them!
All you have to do for this recipe is to cook your bacon, then cook your meat with the onions, and then add on your delicious flavorings which include tomato paste, cream cheese, mustard, broth, and a selection of spices, and after it has formed a sauce cover with the cheese and bacon to let slow cook while the cheese melts!
Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
This is another great keto meal which can be made using just one skillet and will get amazing results with minimal effort.
This deconstructed version of cabbage rolls with have a delicious seasoned beef filling is enough to satisfy anyone without too much effort and this can be paired with a simple green salad if you want to make it more refreshing!
For the first step you simply have to cook your meat, onions, and garlic and then drain the pan of excess liquids.
After your meat is ready all you have to do is add all the other ingredients and let them reduce and mix in with the meat as you lock them in with the steam from the pan.
Once it has reduced all you have to do is simmer it until it is ready. This recipe is also super easy to customize, so if you have different types of meat or want to use different veggies, this is nearly always possible!.
Keto Sour Cream Beef Bake
If you want to make a super satisfying meal which is still keto and pretty simple, this casserole beef bake is absolutely packed with flavor and does not even need that much effort to create!
The only issue you may have with this recipe is that it could be a little watery right when it comes out of the oven but all you need to do to fix this is let it sit for a while until the texture fixes itself, and it will be easy and delicious to slice and serve!
This recipe is usually served with the keto staple of cauliflower rice which does a great job of balancing out the seasonings and creamy texture of the beef bake. If you love simple keto recipes, you can not miss this one!
Keto Empanadas
If you are on a keto diet, you probably would assume that there are lots of different types of dishes which you are just simply unable to translate to a keto lifestyle.
But with so many people on keto diets, people are always coming up with new ways to make different foods fit into this.
Empanadas are not the kind of food people assume will fit into a keto diet, but this recipe has been able to make it work using a dough which uses almond flour and xantham gum which are both keto safe ingredients.
This recipe may require a bit more effort than some of the others but the warm beef filling and the satisfying dough makes this one of the most delicious and worth the effort which you put in!
Keto Ground Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a staple in quite a few cultures, but because of some of the staple ingredients which it comprises of, people are sometimes surprised when they find out that it is possible to make a keto friendly version of this dish.
This recipe uses sour cream as well as cream cheese. The best way to serve this meal is with squash (Check out some Acorn Squash Recipes) spaghetti as it will remain light but also filling!
If you want to make this Russian classic meal for a keto diet, look no further than this recipe!
Keto Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats
This is one of the healthiest and most filling ways to incorporate ground beef into a keto lifestyle and balances the meaty filling with the zucchini base to make a well-balanced and delicious keto meal!
All you need to do is cook the meat, drain the grease, add the seasonings and flavorings, simmer the mixture, and then cook it in scooped out zucchinis.
You have to try this recipe if you love zucchini as well as the classic cheeseburger style ground beef filling.
Keto Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
One of the best things about this simple recipe is how little time you need to put in to get delicious results.
And as long as you stick to keto requirements, this recipe is super easy to adapt to include or exclude ingredients or flavors which you either like or dislike.
This dish is full of flavor using ingredients like onion, garlic, paprika, spinach, basil, with many more flavorings, all surrounding a foundation of cauliflower rice. If you want a simple keto meal with plenty of flavor, you have to try this one!
Keto Lasagna
Lasagna is another one of those dishes which many love but not that many people assume can be translated into a keto lifestyle.
This recipe manages to do this using cheese dough as a substitute for pasta to recreate this warm comfort food for a keto friendly diet.
The cheese dough is not too difficult to make and when it is included with the other lasagna components, it is very difficult to tell the difference!
Keto Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers can either be served as an appetizer or as the foundation for a whole meal, but these keto stuffed peppers which use ground beef are super filling and will also feel healthy to eat as well.
Stuffed peppers are famously easy to prepare, and this recipe is no different. So if you love beef and peppers, this is the recipe to try!
Takeaway
Hopefully this article has shown just how many options there are for keto meals which use ground beef and just how much versatility is in this ingredient!
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