25 Low-Carb Ground Beef Recipes

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25 Low-Carb Ground Beef Recipes2/25 Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 236 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 3/25 Spicy Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

hour Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 4/25 Cocktail Meatballs 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Appetizer Meatballs Recipe photo

You won’t believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won’t believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 5/25 Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup 85 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is easy to make. —Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 6/25 California Burger Wraps 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the way these

fresh flavors blend

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 Nutrition Facts: 2 wraps: 252 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 518mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat. 7/25 Meatballs Sausage Dinner 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe 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

dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator and freezer. To my surprise, everyone loved it! —Elizabeth Martz, Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 289 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 8/25 Bacon Cheeseburger Balls 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe 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!

flavorful filling inside! —Cathy Lendvoy, Boharm, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 ball: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 9/25 Smoky Peanut Butter Chili 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoky Peanut Butter Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe 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

I like to eat these saucy meatballs

Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 279 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 10/25 Air-Fryer Keto Meatballs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Keto Air-Fryer Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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

on their own, but they’re also great over zucchini noodles. —Holly Balzer-Harz, Malone, New York Nutrition Facts: 4 meatballs with 1/3 cup sauce: 404 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 162mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. 11/25 Zucchini Pizza Casserole 347 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe 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

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 Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 315 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 12/25 Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn’t take long for

14/25 Cabbage Roll

them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 69 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 13/25 Spicy Beef Satay Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The fragrant spices and full flavors of North African cuisine make these appetizers a popular party food. Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1 teaspoon sauce: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 14/25 Cabbage Roll

A head of cabbage seems like it never ends

Stew 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cabbage Roll Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups cabbage mixture: 195 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. 15/25 Air-Fryer Stuffed Zucchini Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4

servings Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed zucchini half: 390 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 16/25 Chili for a Crowd 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chili for a Crowd Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings

I added some zesty ingredients to come up with the final version

24 servings (6 quarts) Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 207 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol,

422mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein

422mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 17/25 Easy Chiles Rellenos Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 321 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 18/25 Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers 2 Reviews Juicy

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