Ground beef, aka beef mince or minced beef, is one of my favorite ingredients. It is cheap, easy, and incredibly versatile. Whether you buy it from the butcher or supermarket, or make your own, it is a high-protein simple ingredient that can be used in many recipes.
What is the Best Minced Beef to Use?
When it comes to keto-friendly ground beef recipes, I opt for lean or extra lean ground beef mince. This ensures you’re getting the protein without the excess fat, keeping your macros in check. If you prefer a fattier mix then you do you. Sometimes a fattier combination is perfect for adding more flavour and tenderness e.g. making homemade sausages or chevups.
Minced beef or ground beef, is also known as beef mince or hamburger meat and is generally available from most butchers or supermarkets. Some products may have fillers, however, the vast majority of minced beef is simply meat only with no additives, making it gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Preparing and Storing Ground Beef
Preparing ground beef for recipes is simple. Just brown it in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Remember to drain any excess fat for a leaner dish. It can be used in the slow cooker, pressure cooker e.g. Instant Pot recipes, skillet, grill, baked, Thermomix, and so many other cooking methods. It is easily one of my favorite ingredients to use.
When it comes to storing, cooked ground beef can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for longer-term storage.
What are the Best Recipes using Beef Mince?
There are so many great keto recipes for using beef mince. I am sure you have loads of favorites that you enjoyed growing up at home or as takeout. From hamburgers to keto cheeseburgers, ground beef casseroles, beef lasagna, keto stuffed peppers recipes, meatballs and more! Here are just a few of my favourite keto ground beef recipes. Use the links to save the recipe, print it, or make it today.
Deliciously easy keto beef rissoles! Savoury patties made from seasoned ground beef, shaped into rounds, and cooked until golden brown. They are a versatile and flavorful dish, perfect for a quick and budget-friendly meal that the whole family can enjoy!
One of my favorite healthy recipes for minced beef is Savoury Mince. This is a meal almost every Australian grew up with. A mix of nostalgia and a tasty twist on an Aussie comfort food favorite. Serve it on a delicious toastie with cheese or cream cheese!
A tasty combination of plump and juicy Italian Beef Meatballs and rich Napoli Sauce that everyone will love. I love how simple it is to make and turns out perfect every time! Serve kith keto pasta or cauliflower rice for a super hearty meal.
Your favorite cheesy low-carb fathead dough crust stuffed with ground beef, onions, sugar-free ketchup, mustard and pickles. You won’t even know this borek is grain-free!
It doesn’t get any easier or better than keto burgers! The easiest and possible most popular keto mince recipe there is! Make the with keto buns, or the perfect naked burger. In my opinion, they are all winners!
All the flavors of a classic Big Mac in a lighter, low-carb package with this irresistible Big Mac salad bowl. Crisp lettuce, juicy ground beef, tangy pickles, shredded cheese, and a creamy special burger sauce come together to create this super delish salad! Who says you can’t win friends with salad!
Italian keto meatloaf is a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food favourite. Bursting with Italian flavours like garlic, oregano, and Parmesan cheese, this hearty dish is made with ground beef and sugo di pomodoro baked to perfection.
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a flavorful twist on the classic egg roll, featuring savoury ground pork or beef, crunchy cabbage, and a blend of Asian-inspired spices. It’s a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, offering all the flavours of your favourite takeout dish without the hassle of frying.
Aussie Keto Chilli Beef Mince is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring beef mince cooked with aromatic spices and tomatoes, simmered to perfection without beans. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings, offering a delicious taste of Australia with a keto-friendly twist.
Low carb ground beef kafta, seasoned with aromatic Baharat spices and nutty hemp seeds, offers a flavorful twist on a Middle Eastern favorite. These juicy and tender meat patties are perfect for grilling, baking or ever the air fryer, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your keto friendly dinner menu.
Keep your eyes peeled for more keto mince recipes popping up on Mad Creations. I have a few kilograms of mince ready to rock and I am keen to come up with more healthy recipes we can all enjoy.
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