Try one of these fun, creative, low carb ground beef recipes to spice up your weekly menu! From soups to casseroles to meatballs, there’s something for everyone.
Is ground beef good for a low carb diet?
In recent years, you’ve probably seen a lot of recipes that purposely replace ground beef with leaner proteins like ground turkey or bison. So what’s the deal — is ground beef a healthy protein option or not?
The truth is that it all depends on your diet. If you are following a low carb or ketogenic way of eating, then you can enjoy more fat in your diet than someone following a high carb diet.
Which means that ground beef is a perfectly good option for anyone eating low carb! It’s a great source of protein, plus it’s absolutely delicious.
You can of course also buy very low-fat ground beef, but I don’t recommend it as it doesn’t taste nearly as good as ground beef with higher fat content.
I typically buy 83% lean ground beef (17% fat) as I think it has the best balance between taste and fat content.
Tasty low carb ground beef recipes
If you’ve been searching for fun and creative ways to add ground beef to your menu, you’ve come to the right spot! There are SO many ways to get creative with this tasty ingredient while still keeping things low carb.
Stuffed peppers without rice are a treat to make, full of flavor, and can be ready in under an hour!
Calories: 335 Carbs: 11g Protein: 19g Fat: 24g
This Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna is a healthy and delicious alternative to normal lasagna that packs 30 grams of protein and only 12 grams of carbs per serving!
Calories: 244 Carbs: 12g Protein: 30g Fat: 8g
These delicious bison meatballs can also be made with ground beef. They're packed with Mediterranean flavors and great to take on the go!
Calories: 271 Carbs: 3g Protein: 34g Fat: 14g
Low Carb Chili Recipe
This low carb chili recipe is full of flavor, perfect for warming you up on cold winter days, and is especially great for a potluck party!
Calories: 316 Carbs: 8g Protein: 33g Fat: 16g
Keto Italian Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
This Italian ground beef and cauliflower skillet features chunks of cauliflower and ground beef cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce, then topped with melty cheese and parsley!
Calories: 381 Carbs: 7g Protein: 21g Fat: 30g
Healthy Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup
This creamy and healthy keto zuppa toscana soup with ground beef is a perfect comfort food recipe!
Calories: 363 Carbs: 9g Protein: 28g Fat: 24g
This keto loaded burger bowl tastes exactly like the burgers you remember eating... and you won't even miss the bun!
Calories: 607 Carbs: 11g Protein: 35g Fat: 47g
Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli
This keto ground beef and broccoli is a simple Asian inspired dinner that you can make in less than 20 minutes!
Calories: 475 Carbs: 11g Protein: 25g Fat: 37g
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe with Bacon
This keto cheeseburger casserole with bacon is an amazing choice for families looking for a comfort food that is low carb.
Calories: 543 Carbs: 3g Protein: 29g Fat: 46g
Keto Lasagna Made with Palmini Pasta
This keto lasagna made with palmini pasta means that this delicious Italian favorite can still be a part of your regular meal rotation while staying low carb or keto!
Calories: 314 Carbs: 6g Protein: 21g Fat: 23g
With so many delicious options to try, you may find yourself cooking with ground beef a lot more in the future!
More low carb recipe roundups
Who doesn’t love finding more low-carb and keto-friendly recipes? If you’re looking for some fun and fresh ideas, here are a few more low carb collections I think you’ll enjoy:
If you give any of these recipes a try, don’t forget to leave a comment below and let us know how you liked them!
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