Lean ground beef is one of the staple foods in a ketogenic diet. Meat and other poultry don’t contain carbohydrates, yet they’re high in protein and micronutrients. Specifically, if the meat source is grass-fed, they would surely have higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid (best for weight loss), antioxidants, omega-3 fats, and other essential nutrients.
Even so, not all meat sources have as low-fat content as lean ground beef. That’s why ground beef has received a lot of favors from people who are into the keto lifestyle. So if you’re looking for some inspiration on how to cook that ground beef you have chilling in your fridge, this roundup is for you.
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Asian Cabbage Stir-Fry
Are you looking for a light yet savory, crunchy, gluten-free, and dairy-free work lunch? Consider having Keto Asian Cabbage Stir-fry! You only need lean ground beef, cabbage, garlic, fresh garlic, and soy sauce or tamari. Add more low-carb vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, or kale if you like. You may replace lean ground beef with other protein sources of your choice.
This Keto Asian Cabbage Stir-fry isn’t only easy to make and amazingly savory but also very healthy. Cabbage, the main ingredient, is rich in antioxidants, which can reduce cancer risks and prevent DNA damage. It also has anthocyanins, which can lower the risks of cardiovascular diseases and heart attack.
Bunless Hamburger
Who said you couldn’t have bare patty hamburgers? A tasty burger doesn’t need any buns! Try this Bunless Keto Hamburger topped with creamy tomato sauce and a side of fried cabbage—a satisfying Keto meal.
First, you need lean ground beef, feta cheese, black pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, and butter to make the patties. Next, use ground beef, whipping cream, fresh parsley, and tomato paste to make the creamy tomato gravy. Lastly, you only need butter, salt, pepper, and green cabbage for the sautéd cabbage.
Sheet Pan Burgers with Bacon and Jalapeño
You don’t need hands-on cooking time to feed your burger cravings. Have you ever heard of baked burgers? Yes, you read that right. We’re talking about burgers with no smoky charred or second-rate pan sear taste and no grill marks. This Sheet Pan Burgers with Bacon and Jalapeñoa dish is another juicy keto burger bite that you would love!
For the buns, go for keto bread made using egg whites and protein powder. You could opt for the best vegan protein powder with probiotics included or whatever you prefer. Then, you need some ground beef to make juicy and seasoned patties. They complement well to the bold taste of onions, pepper jack cheese, and jalapeño. Don’t forget the bacon that would grease and be soaked into the onions and jalapeños, giving extra lusciousness.
Spicy Sriracha Beef Lettuce Wraps
This dish is recommended for every spicy lover out there! Sriracha Beef Lettuce Wraps are great to add to your go-to work lunch for a stress-free dish. Marinating the beef is the only part that needs a big chunk of time. However, rest assured that the next day’s meal would be time-saving and fun.
It’s easy to use lean ground beef, but we’d love introducing a ground beef-like alternative—cube steak. It’s so tender that when you run your knife a couple of times into it, it would look like ground beef, but again it’s steak. Both can be a perfect partner for any lettuce wrap, whether ground beef or cube steak. All in all, you’ll surely be going to enjoy a heart-healthy, spicy lunch.
Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Korean Ground Beef Bowl is another must-try Asian dish to add to your work lunch rotation list. It doesn’t use high-carb sugar and rice like any other traditional beef cooking method. Instead, this variation utilizes cauliflower rice, so it’s the best low-carb, gluten-free, and ketogenic beef bowl swap!
In addition, this dish’s lean ground beef is full of flavor, thanks to the stir-fry sauce from garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. More importantly, you can cook this dish in advance and have it ready to go for your entire week. Just make sure to store in airtight containers and place them inside your freezer.
Spicy Beef Ramen
Skip those instant ramen and try this ‘miracle’ noodles recipe. Of course, ramen doesn’t sound ketogenic. However, shirataki noodles are miraculous because they have almost zero calories. In other words, you can enjoy your noodles without worrying about sugar spikes, starchy carbs, weight gain, and bloat. In addition, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and keto-approved noodles!
To add some flavor to this clear, flavorless noodle, you need lean ground beef, red pepper flakes, onion and garlic, ginger, sesame and vegetable oil, soy sauce, and broth. What’s more, a bowl of this spicy beef ‘miracle’ ramen is one of the best cures for the cold winter.
Takeaway
Going on a ketogenic lifestyle doesn’t mean you must always eat meat. However, you should know that eating too much protein might drive you out of ketosis. Therefore, like any other food and beverage, eating meat should be taken in moderation on a keto diet.
