6 Keto Ground Beef Recipes (Under 10g Net Carbs)
Ground beef is keto's easiest protein — zero carbs, plenty of fat, and it works in every comfort-food format you're trying not to miss. Every recipe here lands under 10g net carbs per serving with net carbs calculated and shown (total minus fiber). First recipe fully open; the widget rebuilds any of them around what's in your fridge while keeping you under your carb ceiling.
The short answer
Keto cheeseburger casserole takes about 40 minutes and serves 6 with very few carbs. Brown 1.5 lbs of ground beef with onion for 8 minutes and drain, stir in 4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup heavy cream, mustard and Worcestershire until smooth, then top with 2 cups of cheddar and crumbled bacon and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until bubbling. Serve over shredded lettuce with dill pickles.
Cheeseburger Casserole
Serves 6 · 40 min total · 31g protein / 6g net carbs / 28g fat / 405 cal per serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic
- 4 oz cream cheese; 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp mustard; 2 tsp Worcestershire
- 2 cups shredded cheddar; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Dill pickles and shredded lettuce to serve
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Brown beef with onion, 8 min; drain. Add garlic 1 min.
- Stir in cream cheese, cream, mustard, Worcestershire until smooth.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheddar and bacon. Bake 15 min until bubbling.
- Serve topped with pickles over shredded lettuce.
Frequently asked questions
80/20 or 90/10 beef for keto?
80/20 — the extra fat supports keto macros and flavor. Only drain if the dish is swimming.
How are net carbs calculated?
Total carbohydrates minus fiber. Sugar alcohols aren't used in any recipe on this page.
Can I meal prep these?
2, 5, and 6 hold up best; zoodles (recipe 4) should be cooked fresh or they weep water.