30 Low-Carb Ground Beef Recipes

From the Recipe Creator: After working hard all our lives and raising a family, we're now enjoying a simpler life. Getting back to the basics means enjoying old-fashioned comfort foods like these stuffed zucchini boats. —Mrs. C. Thon, Atlin, British Columbia

From the Recipe Creator: If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Greek olives, tomatoes and a creamy cucumber dressing. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Who says meat loaf has to bake in the oven for hours? For this convenient recipe, all you need is your stovetop and 30 minutes. It’s a quick, simple dish to make for one or two people. —Emily Sund, Geneseo, Illinois.

From the Recipe Creator: This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years’ worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five…was it spicy! —Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey

From the Recipe Creator: Fresh mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup create the speedy simmered sauce that covers these ground beef patties. The family-pleasing entree is perfect for a busy weeknight. —Elouise Bonar of Hanover, Illinois

From the Recipe Creator: I love the way these fresh flavors blend. It’s a snap to throw these wraps together for a quick, healthy lunch. The burgers can also be served on buns if you like. —Rachelle McCalla, Atlantic, Iowa

From the Recipe Creator: When you’re trying to stay on your diet but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, this meal is for you. Browned ground beef, tomatoes, garlic and onions are put in the slow cooker and cooked for a few hours to make a hearty bowl. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: One day I was having trouble deciding what to make for dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator and freezer. To my surprise, everyone loved it! —Elizabeth Martz, Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania

From the Recipe Creator: Cabbage is a very Southern dish. People who don't even like cabbage love this recipe. This goulash is good served with French bread or hard rolls, and I usually make a pot of pinto beans to go along with it.

From the Recipe Creator: The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into the flavorful filling inside! —Cathy Lendvoy, Boharm, Saskatchewan

From the Recipe Creator: I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it amazing! I tried it on my family and everyone loved it. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

From the Recipe Creator: I have been following a keto diet for a year and a half and have lost 130 pounds. With this recipe for tasty air-fried keto meatballs, you won't miss the bread crumbs at all! I like to eat these saucy meatballs on their own, but they're also great over zucchini noodles. —Holly Balzer-Harz, Malone, New York

From the Recipe Creator: My husband has a hearty appetite, our two kids never tire of pizza and I grow lots of zucchini, so this tasty tomato casserole is absolutely tops with us throughout the entire year. Once you’ve tried the recipe, you may even decide to grow more zucchini in your own garden next summer! —Lynn Bernstetter, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

From the Recipe Creator: The fragrant spices and full flavors of North African cuisine make these appetizers a popular party food.

From the Recipe Creator: Chorizo does all the work seasoning these burgers, and the aioli comes together in minutes. Wrap the juicy patties in lettuce for a keto version. Don't worry—the carb lovers in your home can still enjoy them on buns. —Becky Woollands, North Ridgeville, Ohio

From the Recipe Creator: A head of cabbage seems like it never ends. Here’s a delicious way to use it up. My husband is this stew’s biggest fan. —Pamela Kennemer, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

From the Recipe Creator: The authentic chile relleno recipe translates as stuffed pepper but instead of stuffing, battering and frying every pepper, I have taken an easier route by layering the roasted poblano peppers, meat, fluffy egg batter and melted cheese into a single casserole dish. It's so comforting and inviting. —Joann White, Monte Vista, Colorado

From the Recipe Creator: When your garden is overflowing with zucchini, it's time to pull out your air fryer. Filled with ground beef and cheese, this quick-to-prepare meal is a delicious way to enjoy summer's bounty. —Tracey Rosato, Markham, Ontario

From the Recipe Creator: This meatball Parmigiana dish is just like chicken Parm, but with homemade meatballs. Serve with garlic bread or breadsticks to scoop up the saucy leftover marinara. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: These savory German meatball patties are packed with flavor and taste delicious when served hot or cold. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a "grizzled Montana mountain man." I added some zesty ingredients to come up with the final version. Hot food is something that my husband's family isn't accustomed to, so I adjust the spices for them. In fact, with a few simple alterations to the "heat" index, I can serve this chili to anyone. —Lisa Humphreys, Wasilla, Alaska

From the Recipe Creator: I love green chiles and cook with them often when I entertain. This easy version of the classic Mexican dish gives you big pepper taste in every meaty bite. —Nadine Estes, Alto, New Mexico

From the Recipe Creator: We like trying to make “street foods” at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known as kofta. — Anne Henry, Toronto, Ontario

From the Recipe Creator: My family loves meat loaf—and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many others over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside, plus a flavorful bacon topping dress it up for Sunday dinner! —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

From the Recipe Creator: We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way to use an abundant crop. —Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois

From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a lighter way to enjoy an American summer staple. You can try a version of the dressing with 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard and 1 tablespoon of ketchup. —Laurie Rogerson, Ellington, Connecticut

From the Recipe Creator: My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort. It always does the trick. —Sue Webb, Reisterstown, Maryland

From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy these deeply spiced, herb-flecked lamb kabobs with a dazzling array of fresh accompaniments. They're fabulous served over rice and topped with olives, artichokes, feta and tomatoes plus a squeeze of lemon for brightness. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas