23 Keto Ground Beef Recipes for Easy Dinners

Whether you're cooking up keto meatballs or a quick and easy one-pot recipe, ground beef is a budget-friendly meal that everyone loves. Here are 22 keto ground beef recipes to jump-start your weekly meal planning session. They're all low carb, paleo and gluten-free, and many are Whole30-friendly as well!

There are some nights when you just need to get dinner on the table fast. Really fast. And when those need a meal in a hurry nights pop up, reach for these keto ground beef recipes. Ground beef cooks quickly and it's so versatile. Perfect for lightening fast weeknight dinners!

Of course, there are more reasons to love cooking with ground beef than its versatility and quick cooking time. It's easy to pack up for storage in the freezer — you can safely keep it frozen for between 3 to 4 months without any noticeable changes in taste or texture.

And of course, ground beef is a budget-friendly protein. I like to stock up my freezer, so I always have some ground beef ready when the occasion strikes.

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Where to buy grass-fed ground beef

As I've mentioned before, ButcherBox is my favorite online meat delivery service, especially for grass-fed beef. They also offer a wide selection of free-range organic chicken, wild-caught salmon, and heritage-breed pork. All humanely raised without any antibiotics or hormones. Everything I've ordered has been delicious — top quality at affordable prices. And it's delivered right to your doorstep!

Yes, of course, you could also source high-quality organic meats from your local butcher. But if you don't have a local butcher or are tired of struggling to find top quality organic grass-fed beef? ButcherBox is the perfect choice. It's delivered frozen so you can stock your freezer and always have ground beef on hand for those last-minute meals.

Pro tip: you can thaw ground beef in a bowl of cold water in about 30 minutes. Or if you're planning ahead, just move it to the refrigerator to thaw the day before.

How to Cook Ground Beef

Cooking ground beef is generally straightforward, though there are a few tricks to keep this budget-friendly meat tasting it's best.

Here are my top tips for perfectly browned ground beef:

• Try cooking your ground beef with a little bit of oil — about 1 to 2 teaspoons. This encourages better browning and help keeps the ground beef from sticking to your pan.
• Make sure your pan and oil (if using) are brought up to temperature over medium-high heat before adding your meat. This helps ensure your meat browns properly.
• Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break your meat into large pieces, but try not to stir too often or break into very small pieces. Those smaller pieces allow more moisture to evaporate during the cooking process and encourages steamed meat instead of even browning.
• Your ground beef is fully cooked when there are no pink pieces left in the pan. This will take about 7 to 10 minutes per pound of meat.

Keep these easy tips in mind and you'll be well on your way to perfectly browned ground beef in no time!

Easy Keto Ground Beef Recipes

Whether you're looking for meatloaf, meatballs, chili, one-pan skillets, soup, or just some great meal prep and dinner ideas, these ground beef keto recipes offer something for everyone. Classic comfort foods with a healthy spin — what could be better!

Easy Meatloaf Recipes

A low carb version of the family-friendly comfort food, keto meatloaf is an incredibly easy weeknight classic. Minimal prep time for the win!

Easy Keto Meatloaf from Cook Eat Well

This easy keto meatloaf recipe topped with salsa can be thrown together in just a few minutes. This recipe is also paleo and Whole30 and uses paleo pantry staples. This is a great low maintenance solution for busy weeknights when you don't feel like chopping or pre-cooking veggies. And the recipe can also be made with ground turkey for more easy meal options!

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Meatloaf Muffins from The Mermaid with Muscles Blog

These keto meatloaf minis are made with ground beef and use pork panko as a low carb meatloaf binder. Because they're made in a muffin tin, they are pre-portioned. This would be a great choice for make-ahead meal prepping keto lunches or party appetizers.

Fast Taco Meat Recipes

Best Taco Meat Recipe from Cook Eat Well

Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot easier with this easy keto taco meat recipe. This is the clean version of your family's favorite taco meat. Best of all, it takes just three pantry ingredients and requires no chopping vegetables. Just a quick 15 minutes from start to finish and dinner's ready! Serve it in keto tortillas or lettuce wraps with guacamole and all the fixings!

Favorite Instant Pot Taco Meat (whole30 Paleo Keto) from Tasty Thin

Don't want to turn on the stove? Try this easy keto Instant Pot recipe with onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. It's versatile and would be perfect for meal prepping in advance. Why not also try using this to make a giant taco salad or Mexican layered dip. Perfect for feeding a crowd!