15 Deliciously Low-Carb Ways to Cook With Beef

Updated on 4/8/2019 at 7:05 AM

If you could use some low-carb inspiration to breathe some life back into your meal prep, you've come to the right place. For this roundup, we're serving up beef ideas — just one of the proteins you probably keep tucked away in your freezer (right alongside those chicken thighs). While you shouldn't eat red meat more than once or twice a week, beef makes the list of approved low-carb foods. But just like so many other staples, it can get boring after a while when you're making the same old seasoned steak with veggies. Consider that one problem solved — just browse these flavorful recipes, and you'll see why.

Asian Surf and Turf

For double the protein, try this stir-fry with both steak and shrimp and serve with cauliflower rice. It's a lot healthier than takeout, which is usually very high in sugar.

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Instant Pot Beef Ragu

The most tender, melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef is the ultimate low-carb dinner. Mashed cauliflower would make a great addition to this dish.

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Keto Casserole With Ground Beef and Broccoli

Picture a mashup of cheeseburger and lasagna, and you get this delicious casserole. It's less than six grams of net carbs per serving, but the gooey cheese and crunchy broccoli make it extra satisfying.

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Low-Carb Meatball Burrito Bowls

Who can say no to these meatballs, with only five grams of net carbs per serving? They're served with a refreshing pico de gallo, cauliflower rice, cheese, and creamy sour cream.

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Instant Pot Keto Mississippi Pot Roast

You might think of pot roast as an all-day affair, but this recipe is ready in just under two hours, and you'll have enough leftovers to inspire lunch or dinner the next day.

Get the recipe: Instant Pot keto Mississippi pot roast

Beef Chili

Skip the beans in traditional chili, and instead load up on high-volume, nutrient-rich vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and green chiles.

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Salisbury Steak

Who can say no to this comfort food classic? Gravy is typically thickened with flour or cornstarch, but this recipe substitutes low-carb tapioca flour.

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Fajita Salad With Steak

If you only have 30 minutes to cook, throw together this healthy Mexican dinner. The homemade dressing can be prepped in advance and used for other dishes.

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Philly Cheesesteak Dip

This low-carb recipe is perfect for entertaining guests. Skip the bread, and try dipping fresh-cut veggies like broccoli or carrots instead.

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Healthy Beef and Broccoli

This is sure to become a family favorite. Beef sirloin, broccoli, sesame, green onions, and fresh cilantro fuse together for the ultimate dinner that feels like a cheat meal.

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Paleo Meatloaf

This meatloaf is so delicious, your family will never guess it's sugar-free, keto-friendly, Whole30-compliant — and only 210 calories per serving.

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Keto Beef Meatballs

This recipe skips the bread crumbs and almond flour for a super low-carb meatball that's still really tasty. The secret ingredient? Parmesan.

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Satay Beef Bowls

Craving Thai food? Swap takeout for this beef marinated in a creamy peanut sauce and served with green beans and cauliflower rice.

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Instant Pot Swiss Steak

Mushrooms and a rich tomato sauce cover this steak for extra flavor with every bite. All it needs is one hour in the Instant Pot, and dinner is served.

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Swiss steak

Lasagna Skillet

Lasagna is just that much better when it's made with spaghetti squash and cooked in one pan.

Get the recipe: lasagna skillet