This Lazy Keto Ground Beef Recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy days. It’s a great way to enjoy a satisfying meal while sticking to low-carb goals. With just a few basic steps, you’ll have a dish that’s easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy.

A skillet with green beans, ground meat, and melted cheese, garnished with herbs, being stirred with a spoon.

This is the video that inspired me to create this lazy keto recipe. Also, get my other ridiculously easy low-carb recipes.

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We like this keto beef recipe because it’s versatile and pairs well with many sides or toppings. A helpful tip is to prepare the ground beef in advance and store it in the fridge, so you can quickly assemble the dish during a busy weeknight.

A Lazy Keto Ground Beef Recipe with cooked green beans and melted cheese, garnished with herbs, and a serving spoon resting inside.

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Ingredients and Substitutions

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ground beef – You can substitute ground turkey or chicken, but ground beef works best for the lazy keto recipe.
onion
garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. You can add red pepper, lemon pepper, Italian seasoning, or just about any seasonings you want to change up the flavor.
cream cheese
heavy whipping cream
green beans
cheddar cheese. Feel free to use another low-carb cheese or your favorite cheese.

Ground meat, shredded cheese, green beans, milk, cream cheese, and an onion arranged on a gray countertop.

Storing Lazy Keto Ground Beef Recipe

This lazy keto recipe holds up well in the fridge or freezer; therefore, it makes a good meal prep with ground beef as the main ingredient.

Refrigeration

Store any leftovers of this lazy keto meal in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave.

Freeze

This easy-to-cook meal is a good recipe to freeze. Store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove or microwave.

A Lazy Keto Ground Beef Recipe with creamy green bean casserole topped with melted cheese and chopped herbs. A striped cloth is nearby.

Lazy Keto Ground Beef Recipe Conclusion

This Ground Beef Recipe is an easy, reliable option for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle. It’s flexible, quick to make, and perfect for meal prepping or a simple weeknight dinner offering delicious lazy keto ground beef. With a few tips, you’ll have a dish that fits into your routine and keeps meal planning stress-free.

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Lazy Keto Ground Beef Skillet Dinner

Quick and easy Lazy Keto Ground Beef Recipe with simple steps for a low-carb meal. Perfect for busy days and keto-friendly.

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Servings: 6 servings

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Equipment

12-inch cast iron skillet
Wood Stirring Spoon
Collander
cheese grater
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Ingredients

2 pound ground beef
1 large white onion diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 cans green beans drained
1 cup Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Saute ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on medium until the beef is not longer pink. This will take 7 to 9 minutes.
2 pound ground beef, 1 large white onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
Add cream cheese and heavy whipping cream.
8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Top with drained green beans.
2 cans green beans
Top with cheddar. Cover and cook on medium 13 minutes.
1 cup Cheddar cheese