Keto 3-Ingredient Ground Beef Recipe
This keto ground beef recipe is simple, quick, and made with just a few ingredients. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is an easy option when you want something filling without much effort.
Ingredients Notes
- Ground Beef: Use ground beef with around 80/20 fat content. The fat renders as it cooks and adds flavor. Leaner beef will work, but it can be less flavorful and slightly drier.
- Keto Marinara Sauce: You can use a homemade keto marinara or a good quality low-carb store-bought sauce. Tomato purée mixed with Italian herbs also works as a simple substitute.
- Sour Cream: Added at the end for richness and a slight tang that balances the marinara sauce. Use full-fat sour cream for the best texture.
- Cooking Oil: Used to brown the ground beef. You can use olive oil, avocado oil, or any high smoke point neutral cooking oils.
- Salt and Pepper: Season the beef at the start and adjust again after the sauce has reduced so the flavor is balanced.
Expert Tips
How to Brown the Beef
Cook the beef over medium-high heat and give it time to release its moisture. Once the liquid evaporates, the beef will start to brown. Browning the beef gives the dish a deeper, more savory taste.
Adjust the Consistency
After adding the marinara sauce, let it simmer for a few minutes so it thickens and coats the beef properly. If it looks too thick, add a small splash of water to loosen it. If it looks too thin, let it cook a little longer until it reduces.
Add the Sour Cream at the End
Add the sour cream after serving, once the beef is in the bowl rather than cooking it into the sauce. The heat from the pan can cause sour cream to split, which affects the texture. Adding it at the end keeps it smooth and creamy, and also gives a fresh contrast to the rich beef and sauce.
Storage and Leftovers
Storage
Store the ground beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the sour cream in a separate container so it stays fresh and does not mix into the sauce during storage.
Reheating
Reheat the ground beef in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through. You can also microwave it in short intervals, stirring between each. Add the sour cream after reheating, once the beef is in the bowl, so it stays smooth and does not split.
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Keto 3-Ingredient Ground Beef Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs ground beef try and use 80/20
- 7 oz HK's keto marinara sauce You can also buy store bought sauce
- 4 tbsp sour cream 1 Tbsp per serving
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Break the beef up with a wooden spoon into small pieces and cook until it releases its juices.
- Continue cooking until the liquid evaporates and the beef begins to brown.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened and well combined.
- Serve hot with 1 tablespoon of sour cream per serving.
