Keto ground beef plate

Keto ground beef plate

Real food on a plate. Ground beef. Shredded cheddar. Greens, cucumbers, and peppers. Because a keto dinner doesn't have to be complicated.
September 11 2017 by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal

Keto ground beef plate

Real food on a plate. Ground beef. Shredded cheddar. Greens, cucumbers, and peppers. Because a keto dinner doesn't have to be complicated.
USMetric
2 servingservings

Ingredients

  • ¾ lb 325 g ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 oz. 55 g butter for frying
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) 240 ml (110 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups (4 oz.) 475 ml (110 g) leafy greens
  • 5 oz. 140 g cucumber
  • ½ (2½ oz.) ½ (70 g) green bell peppergreen bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in butter until it is thoroughly cooked and most of the juice has evaporated.
  2. Lower the heat towards the end. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve together with raw veggies and shredded cheese. Drizzle olive oil over the salad before serving.

Tip!

Add some taco seasoning to the beef, and this meal takes on a Tex-Mex air. If you decide to head in that direction, a dollop of sour cream might be a nice addition.

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15 comments

  1. 1
    Tracie
    September 10 2017
    This is a joke, right?
  2. 2
    Harry
    September 11 2017
    It doesn't look very appealing, but I think this "plate" series of posts are meant to serve as an illustration for keto/low-carb beginners what ingredients they can use, portion size, meal ratios of protein to vegetables to fats, etc. Like the other beginner guides about certain food groups, it helps to see how much they can eat while only consuming a certain low amount of carbs. For people who want to cook more elaborate meals later, they have hundreds of tasty recipes with elegant photos of the finished meals as suggestions, but many of those require a lot of ingredients and more preparation time or skills, and that might seem daunting to some people.
    Reply: #8
  3. 3
    BobM
    September 11 2017
    This might be for beginners, but as a person who has been low carb for about 4 years, this wouldn't work for me. First, pretty much ANY carbs, including those on that plate, kick me out of ketosis. Second, I could easily eat that amount of meat (eating two meals per day) -- easily. I've eating 1.5 pounds of ground meat at a sitting. Third, if I eat as much meat, particularly lean meat, as I'd like, I get kicked out of ketosis. Last week, I fasted 40 hours, lifted weights, then ate lean meats all day. I ate NOTHING but MEAT that day. The next morning, I was out of ketosis (0.2 BOHB). This happens all the time. If I want to stay in ketosis, I have to up the fat content and lower the protein content.
  4. 4
    Madeleine Clark
    September 11 2017
    I don't understand.
    I though these plates were for people like me type 2 overweight on insulin.
    So I can eat better and get off insulin??
    I'm in Uk and it's hard to find diet help from doctors and nurses.
    I hate being like this.
    Best Wishes, Maddy
    Reply: #6
  5. 5
    Bernadene Whitten
    September 11 2017
    Personally I like this meal. Simple and everyone can make the plate to their liking. I eat the keto diet my family doesn't. I'd add some low carb tomato sauce and mix everything together. Pass the hot sauce! Perfect meal.
  6. 6
    Reply to comment #4 by Madeleine Clark
    Bernadene Whitten
    September 11 2017
    Madeleine, my doctor put me on the keto diet. I was pre diabetic now after 45 days and my doctor visit today I'm no longer at risk of diabetes. My eye sight has improved, I'm able to walk again after 5 years in a wheelchair, albeit slowly, I've lost 35 pounds, I no longer use my asthma medication, and I was removed from one of my pain meds. My body tells me when I'm not in ketosis I have an asthma attack, so this is my medication, my Way Of Eating or WOE. Good luck and this is a great site.
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    Melissa
    February 17 2018
    On a Friday night, after a long week, I really appreciated the simplicity of this meal. I added some sesame oil to give it a little bit of an Asian flair and it was good. Next time, I think I will make lettuce wraps with it.
  8. 8
    Reply to comment #2 by Harry
    J
    June 16 2018
    Yes. Thanks for explaining. That why I am on this page. Very helpful page. Thanks dietdoctor.com
  9. 9
    Rosemary
    February 2 2019
    Couple issues I have here. The cucumber portion looks small. I would rather have them give me a weight portion since cucumbers come in all sizes. Also, the picture shows leafy greens. If I want to add that to the dinner is it going to increase the carbs??
    Reply: #11
  10. 10
    Rosemary
    February 2 2019
    Forgot to add, same with the green pepper. I think weight portions are required for these vegetables. Thank you!
  11. 11
    Reply to comment #9 by Rosemary
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    February 3 2019
    Thank you, I have passed your feedback on to our Recipes team.

    For the greens, yes they will add carbs. The amount of carbs added will vary based on the greens you prefer. Baby spinach is a great, very low carb option.

  12. 12
    Mary
    June 27 2021
    This was such a great tasty and filling combination. Thanks DD.
  13. 13
    KATHRYN MICHAEL
    May 19 2022
    I am a complete beginner..ie I joined today. This recipe does not look appetising. When I look at comments from people such as Bob this diet seems far too complicated. I’m from UK and Keto is basically frowned upon here
    Reply: #14
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    Reply to comment #13 by KATHRYN MICHAEL
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    May 19 2022

    I am a complete beginner..ie I joined today. This recipe does not look appetising. When I look at comments from people such as Bob this diet seems far too complicated. I’m from UK and Keto is basically frowned upon here

    Hi, Kathryn! I know it can seem intimidating, but it certainly doesn't have to be difficult. We have SO many delicious recipes, so you're sure to see some that you love! I would recommend starting with our beginner guides. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto You may also want to sign up for our 2-Week Challenge. It's a great way to get started! https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/get-started

  15. 15
    dwir917
    October 9 2022
    This is amazing - exactly what I was looking for. I like to eliminate the fuss and extra ingredients of putting together a recipe. I cook the protein plain and then figure out what I can add or do to it for a meal. I had already cooked some ground beef, and just put it in serving size baggies in the freezer, then came here to see how to make it a meal. Perfect! Thank you.

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