Keto Recipe for Cooked Ground Beef
Three absolutely delicious, ultra simple Low Carb / Keto dinner recipes, all featuring ground beef! These family friendly recipes are made in just 30 minutes each with grocery staples. Best of all, they're all budget friendly, too!
Jump ahead to your favorite recipe:
- Loaded Burger Bowls
- Zucchini Taco Boats
- Spaghetti Squash & Marinara
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Keto Ground Beef Recipes
Everybody get excited, because these ground beef recipes will 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.
To easily adapt the recipes to be Paleo and Whole30, just omit the dairy.
*Check my Walmart Grocery Guide to see all the healthy & delicious goodies you can get on your next visit!*
How to Cook Ground Beef
For all of the 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.
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!
Okay, now let's get to it! Here are the three dinner recipes you'll be making with your ground beef!
Keto Loaded Burger Bowls
These Loaded Burger Bowls are one of my absolute favorite recipes of all time, period. It's exactly like the burgers you were up eating.. and you won't even miss the bun!
This is one of those recipes you'll be telling your friends to try. I don't mean to hype it too much, but I promise, you're going to love it!
Ingredients
I love that the ingredients in the burger bowls are super simple! Here's what you need:
- Ground Beef
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon
- Avocado
- Red Onion
- Special Sauce
- Sesame Seeds
You can totally customize the burger bowl based on your personal preferences, so if you hate pickles, leave them off! If you love tomatoes, add them in! This is just how my family really likes it.
Making the Burger Bowls
This recipe comes together really quickly!
- Cook the ground beef and bacon
- Prep the salad ingredients: Chop the lettuce, slice the avocado, dice the red onion, and grate the cheese.
- Make the Special Sauce
- Assemble all the ingredients in bowls, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve!
Keto Loaded Burger Bowls with Special Sauce
Everything you love in a burger without the bun!
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 607 kcal
Total Time 30 minutes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices sugar free bacon
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 cup special sauce see below
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
Special Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 Tablespoon ketchup sugar free
- 2-3 Tablespoon relish
- 1 Tablespoon onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper
Cook the Beef & Bacon
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Add the ground beef 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.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate until you're ready to serve it.
Prep the Salad Ingredients
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Chop the lettuce, grate the cheese, cut the bacon into bite sized pieces, and dice the onion.
Make the speical sauce by mixing together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Assemble & Serve
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Divide the lettuce among four large bowls. Top with beef and all the toppings, and sprinkle with sesame seeds, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Keto Loaded Burger Bowls with Special Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 18g 113%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 641mg 28%
Potassium 1084mg 31%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Fiber 7g 29%
Sugar 3g 3%
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin A 14020IU 280%
Vitamin C 12mg 15%
Calcium 286mg 29%
Iron 5mg 28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet and may vary based on your ingredients.
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Keto Zucchini Taco Boats
These Zucchini Taco Boats are really fun to make, and the presentation is just amazing. If we ever have friends over who try to avoid carbs, this is what I serve.
The zucchini boats are the perfect vessel to fill with flavorful beef, and then they're topped with all the yummy good stuff you'd normally have in tacos!
Ingredients
Okay, here's what you'll need to make this recipe happen!
- Zucchini
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning
- Cheddar Cheese
- Red Onion
- Cilantro
- Lime
- Full Fat Sour Cream (optional)
Making the Recipe
First, slice the zucchini in half from top to bottom. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and form into a boat shape. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
You'll want to bake just until the zucchini are just softened, about 8 minutes. I like them to still have a little crispiness left in them.
Mix the ground beef with taco seasoning, and fill each zucchini with the mixture. Top with cheddar cheese and return to the oven for another 5-6 minutes.
Top with your favorite toppings: diced red onion, sour cream, cilantro, and whatever else you enjoy!
Keto Zucchini Taco Boats
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Servings 4
Calories 399 kcal
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 Tablespoon diced red onion
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 1 lime
Cook the Ground Beef
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Add the ground beef to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat,breaking it apart and turning oftenas it cooks, until browned. Season lightly with salt and pepper and continue to cook until cooked through. Stir in the taco seasoning.
*Optionally, you can drain off some of the rendered fat.
Preheat your oven to 375F.
Prep the Zucchini
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Cut the zucchini in half from top to bottom. Use a spoon to scrape out the seedy middy and form into a boat shape.
Place the zucchini on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until softened slightly.
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Fill each zucchini with ground beef and top with cheese. Return to the oven for a few more minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Assemble and Serve
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Top with diced red onion, cilantro, and sour cream, and serve with slices of lime.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Zucchini Taco Boats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 13g 81%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 359mg 16%
Potassium 390mg 11%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 1%
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin A 542IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 226mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet and may vary based on your ingredients.
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Keto Spaghetti Squash & Meaty Marinara
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.
An important note: Be sure to use low sugar marinara sauce.
Ingredients
I do love short ingredients lists, and you'll only need FIVE things to make this one! Here's what you need:
- Spaghetti Squash
- Ground Beef
- Sugar Free Marinara Sauce (I use Rao's)
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil
Making the Recipe
My preferred method of cooking spaghetti squash is in the Instant Pot. You an also oven roast or even microwave a spaghetti squash, or even buy it fully cooked already!
Once your spaghetti squash is cooked, remove the seeds and use forks to gently scrape the flesh from the skin.
Lastly, top with sauce, ground beef, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves!
Keto Spaghetti Squash & Meaty Marinara
A simple and absolutely delicious take on the classic Italian dish, this Keto friendly version is just as satisfying!
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 402 kcal
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups tomato sauce (use low sugar or no sugar added, like Rao's)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 small bunch fresh basil
Cook the Spaghetti Squash
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Cook the spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot: Pierce a few holes in the skin with fork or knife. Set on the rack inside your Instant Pot with a 1/2 cup of water. Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes. Use a MPR to release pressure (turn the knob and carefully release the steam).
Allow to cool enough to handle, then cut open and remove the seeds with a spoon. Use two forks to fluff the spaghetti squash and remove it from the skin.
Cook the Ground Beef
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While the Instant Pot is cooking the squash, add the ground beef to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat,breaking it apart and turning oftenas 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.
Assemble and Serve
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On plates or inside the squash, top the spaghetti squash with sauce. Spoon the meat mixture on top of the sauce, then a big sprinkle of parmesan. Last, top with a few fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Spaghetti Squash & Meaty Marinara
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 56%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 949mg 41%
Potassium 1016mg 29%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Fiber 5g 21%
Sugar 12g 13%
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin A 1034IU 21%
Vitamin C 14mg 17%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 5mg 28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet and may vary based on your ingredients.
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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?
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