50+ Healthy Ground Beef Recipes
Creating delicious and healthy meals does not have to be over complicated. With a wide variety of healthy ground beef recipes to choose from, you are sure to find something fantastic to add to your weekly meal plan.
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In our house, we use ground beef frequently to create healthy meals. I like to cook with this protein because it is somewhat easy to cook with, it is inexpensive and it is just so versatile.
The kids love the healthy meals we create using beef so that’s a huge plus. It totally reduces the stress that can surround mealtimes when the kids are excited to eat.
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Healthy Recipes Using Ground Beef
If you have been standing at your fridge with the doors wide open, cool air hitting you in the face, wondering what in the world you are going to cook for dinner tonight, you are in the right place. I have your back.
Whether you choose to go with a healthier version of a pasta dish, sandwiches, soups or salads, there is something for everyone. Yes, even the picky eaters.
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Healthy Ground Beef Pasta and Veggie Noodle Recipes
Pasta is such a delicious and comforting meal. While many people think that pasta is an unhealthy choice, I am always one to say that you can enjoy everything in moderation, especially when you use veggie noodles as an alternative.
These healthy ground beef pasta recipes are sure to hit the spot, without sacrificing your healthy eating plans.
Skillet Ground Beef Stroganoff
Learn how to make this lightened version of hamburger stroganoff. At just over 400 calories per serving, have this on the table and ready to eat in just over an hour!
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Healthy Meatballs with Hidden Vegetables
This healthy meatballs recipe is made with ground beef and hidden vegetables. Your picky eater won't know there are veggies in dinner because you can't see or taste them! Baked in the oven, or you can cook them on the stove top (or toss them in the slow cooker). Either way they're a homemade family favorite (and toddlers love them).
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Keto Lasagna with Spinach and Meat
A no noodle keto lasagna with just 3 grams total carbs per slice. This pasta free low carb spinach lasagna recipe with meat is always a hit!
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Best Slow Cooked Bolognese Sauce
This Slow Cooked Bolognese Sauce recipe is meaty, rich and delicious. A classic Italian pasta sauce that you can make in advance. Perfect for freezing you batch cook it and have leftovers. Grainfree, Glutenfere, Dairyfree, SCD, Paleo & Low Carb. Use it in Lasagne or moussaka or eat over courgetti or other veggie noodles.
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Healthy Stuffed Shells with Ground Turkey and Spinach
These healthy stuffed shells are going to rock your world! They’re stuffed with spinach, a yummy blend of cheeses, then lightened up with ground turkey.
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Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bolognese
This zucchini noodle spaghetti bolognese is a healthier spin on your classic weeknight spaghetti dinner. It’s low-carb and gluten-free!
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Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Zucchini lasagna is a fresh take on a classic comfort food dish. It’s gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly and loaded with veggies, but still has the rich flavors and scrumptious texture of a traditional lasagna.
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Mexican Lasagna
This recipe is a fun twist on the classic lasagna, but rather than noodles we use tortillas! The filling is loaded with protein packed beans, ground beef, salsa, and enchilada sauce.
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Beef and Spinach Noodles
These Beef and Spinach Noodles are incredibly easy to make, ready in 30 minutes, packed with a ton of spinach, and a family favorite! It is a great way to make a delicious and comforting pasta dish, healthy.
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Mexican Zucchini
This easy Mexican Zucchini is made in one skillet and is sure to be a family favorite. You will love your favorite taco ingredients mixed with light zucchini noodles.
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Slowcooked Paleo Meatballs
Slowcooked Paleo Meatballs in Tomato Sauce – Italian comfort food at its finest! Grainfree, Glutenfree, Dairyfree, Sugarfree, SCD & Low Carb
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Keto ground beef pasta with Palmini
Keto Ground beef pasta with palmini is the perfect low carb keto dinner. It’s easy to make and tastes absolutely amazing. Hearts of palm is a nice pasta substitute when on a low carb diet.
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Keto & Whole30 Beef Stroganoff
This Keto & Whole30 Beef Stroganoff is a simple weeknight dinner that’s creamy, hearty, and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen! Serve it over zucchini noodles!
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Easy Oven Baked Meatballs
This recipe for oven baked meatballs is an easy weeknight dinner. The meatballs are made with ground turkey, a combination of spices and a few other basic ingredients. The meatballs are baked in the oven until tender and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Healthy Soup and Chili Recipes Using Ground Beef
A hearty and healthy soup or chili recipe using ground beef can be an amazing comfort food. Whether you go for a soup packed with healthy vegetables or a heartier soup that includes rice or noodles, you are sure to find something your entire family will enjoy.
Serve your soup or chili with a side salad for a well-rounded meal any night of the week.
Easy Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
You will LOVE this easy dinner recipe: Easy Vegetable Beef Soup! It has few ingredients and is done under 30 minutes! Plus it tastes incredible!
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Instant Pot Ground Beef Olive Lover’s Chili
This easy Instant Pot Low-Carb Ground Beef Olive Lover’s Chili is a delicious no-bean chili recipe that’s perfect for anyone who loves olives!
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Ultimate Roasted Red Pepper Soup – With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds & Feta
This Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe is naturally gluten free. Topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and feta crumbles this is a family favorite!
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Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Paleo)
These easy chili stuffed sweet potatoes are perfect for a weeknight dinner. Paleo inspired, but many ways to customize. Real food, filling, delicious!
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Gluten Free Instant Pot Cauliflower Cheeseburger Soup
This healthy recipe for gluten free instant pot cauliflower cheeseburger soup is such an easy dinner. The low carb recipe is made with ground beef and bacon.
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The Best Chili Recipe
If you want a from scratch traditional chili recipe, look no further. This chili recipe is made with ground turkey (or beef), bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, beans, and a variety of spices. This is a feel-good, hearty, cozy dinner that everyone will love!
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Italian Tomato Pasta Soup
Italian tomato pasta soup is filled with hearty ground beef, sausage, mushrooms and escarole. It’s the perfect bowl of comfort for the colder months ahead.
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe
Pasta e fagioli soup recipe is a copycat Olive Garden recipe. The soup is easy to make, hearty, and inexpensive. It’s a great winter dinner!
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Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash
Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash ~ for this easy dinner I’m using acorn squash as healthy little bowls for my best chili recipe! It is healthy and delicious. Perfect for any night of the week.
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Salad Recipes with Ground Beef
Creating a delicious salad doesn’t have to be complicated. There are several delicious and healthy salad recipes that use minced beef. If you want to do something new and exciting with your ground beef, try one of these amazing salad recipes.
Easy Keto Taco Salad with Ground Beef
This easy keto taco salad is piled with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and a spicy sour cream dressing.
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Burger In A Bowl
This burger in a bowl includes a homemade special burger sauce. It’s got all the toppings & flavors of your favorite burger with a healthier spin!
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Quick Greek Gyros Salad
This quick gyros salad has all the flavor of a Greek sandwich without the carbs! A delicious and healthy way to serve ground beef any night of the week.
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Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad
Forget Drive Thru! Try this yummy and healthy Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad! All of your favorite cheeseburger toppings for an easy, quick, and healthy meal.
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Taco Pasta Salad
This vibrant taco pasta salad blends all the ingredients of a classic taco salad with a creamy Mexican-style dressed pasta.
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Beef Taco Salad
This Beef Taco Salad makes a satisfying meal in winter or summer. Low carb, high flavor, filling – it’s a win for me!
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Other Healthy Recipes Using Ground Beef
If you aren’t into making a pasta dish, soup or chili or a salad, there are several other fantastic healthy ground beef recipes to choose from. Choose from delicious casseroles and other outside-of-the-box ground beef recipes. These are perfect for any night of the week.
Skillet Breakfast Scramble
This Skillet Breakfast Scramble is a tasty and nutritious one-pan meal, full of protein and nutrients to keep you sustained for the day.
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Ground Beef Cauliflower Rice Taco Bowls
Ground Beef Cauliflower Rice Taco Bowls have the taco flavors you love in a low-carb bowl meal, and we used frozen cauliflower rice for a quick dinner!
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats are not only easy to make, but they are also a nice low-carb delicious dinner idea for summer.
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Mexican Ground Beef Skillet
This Mexican Ground Beef Skillet is an easy and healthy dinner recipe for busy families. It’s also gluten free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant!
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Keto Italian Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
Italian Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet is a family friendly, easy-to-make recipe. With only 5g of carbs, this recipe is keto and gluten free friendly!
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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are filled with beef and vegetables that are seasoned with a very flavorful, homemade Asian sauce. They can be served as appetizers or as the main dish.
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Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash – all the yumminess of tacos mixed with spaghetti squash for a satisfying, low carb dinner!
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Cabbage Roll Beef Enchiladas
Nutritious cabbage leaves take the place of traditional tortillas in this delicious beef enchiladas recipe. These beefy, cheesy enchiladas are low-carb, keto-friendly and jam packed with flavor.
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Keto Taco Pie
This super delicious keto taco pie tastes just like a taco. I love to prep it early in the week and then lunch or dinner is ready to go. This is a great healthy ground beef recipe for the entire family.
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Beef Stir Fry with Brussels Sprouts
Looking for a new way to use brussels sprouts? This beef stir fry recipe is simple and delicious is the perfect recipe for a quick, tasty dinner.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Beef, Apple & Rice
Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash with a savory, slightly sweet & buttery filling of ground beef, apple, and rice. Fix this in about 40-45 minutes for an easy and healthy fall dinner recipe. It’s also a great way to use up leftover rice or ground beef!
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Korean Beef Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Pickled Cucumbers
These Korean beef tacos are made with ground meat bulgogi and topped with kimchi, cabbage slaw, & pickled cucumbers! A delicious way to enjoy Korean tacos!
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Beef Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Easy Beef Stuffed Poblano Peppers that are stuffed with beef, quinoa, bold spice and lots of cheese! These make the best dinners and are healthy too!
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Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Ground beef freezer breakfast burritos are easy to whip up and stash in the freezer for a protein-packed breakfast on the go!
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BEST Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are an easy, healthy family favorite. This classic version is loaded with savory ingredients, plus there’s meal prep tips!
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Cuban Picadillo
A delicious, warm and hearty dish that goes by the name of Cuban Picadillo. Generously seasoned ground beef hash that is stewed in tomato sauce, sofrito, olives and peppers. Freezer friendly and suitable to bulk batch cooking if required!
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Taco Lettuce Cups
Taco lettuce cups with easy homemade taco seasoning, avocado, fresh salsa and Greek yogurt – a high protein and high fiber 20 minute meal!
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Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli
It’s super simple to make and this Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli can totally fill your take out fix in just under 20 minutes!
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Thai Inspired Beef and Spinach Bowl
This Thai beef and spinach bowl is perfect if you need a flavor packed dinner. It’s got simple ingredients and is done in 20 minutes!
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Stuffed Zucchini Cups
Stuffed zucchini cups made with a cumin spiced ground beef and delicious red bell pepper and onion mixture.Low-carb and naturally gluten-free.
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Grilled Beef Kafta Kebabs
Grilled Beef Kafta Kebabs are easy to prepare and use warm, rich Middle Eastern spices. You can eat the beef kebabs in a pita sandwich or on a plate of hummus with pita on the side.
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Taco Casserole
Packed with veggies, this low carb Taco Casserole is a fun and filling dinner for the whole family! Plus it’s Paleo, Whole30 and keto!
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Low Carb Beef Shawarma
This Low Carb Beef Shawarma is an easy, delicious, low carb one-pot meal for your Instant Pot. It’s both flavorful and super family-friendly.
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Black Bean Pumpkin Tamale Pie
Black Bean Pumpkin Tamale Pie, an easy comfort food recipe perfect for fall. Saucy, spicy meat and vegetables topped with cornbread and cheese! Gluten-free
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Honey Hoisin Beef Bowls
You’ll love these saucy hoisin beef bowls garnished with fresh vegetables and crushed nuts! This Asian ground beef recipe is full of flavor!
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Easy Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers
These juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers are quick and easy to make and over the top delicious. Top with cheese for the best ever classic hamburger recipe.
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Easy Shepherd’s pie is a classic British dish that any one should try at least once in a lifetime! Want to know how to make Shepherd’s pie?
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Easy Egg Roll In A Bowl Recipe
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a simple, keto Asian-inspired dinner ready in just 20 minutes! A low-carb lunch or dinner. Perfect for meal prep!
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There are so many healthy ways to use up ground beef!
If you want to switch up your weekly meal plan and add in some new and yummy recipes, you are sure to find something here that will tickle your tastebuds without compromising your healthy eating routine.
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