If you’re looking for a keto ground beef recipe that’s high-protein, low-carb, and ridiculously easy to meal prep, this one’s become a staple for me. It’s basically a bacon cheeseburger frittata—ground beef + eggs + cheese—then finished with turkey pepperoni for that crispy edge.
I usually make this as one big dish and split it into two meals (perfect for one-meal-a-day / big satiating portions).
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef (93% lean)
- 16 oz egg whites (about 250 calories / ~30 tbsp)
- 1 whole egg (or ~3 tbsp whole egg)
- 2 tbsp cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp garlic chili sauce (very low calorie; ~<1g carbs per 2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp bacon bits (or crumbled bacon; choose a no-carb brand if you have one)
- 10 slices turkey pepperoni (for topping)
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Optional: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Season lightly (salt/pepper/garlic powder are great here). -
In a food processor, throw in egg whites, whole egg, cottage cheese, and
garlic chili sauce, 3 tbsp parmesan and bacon bits. Blend on low setting -
Add cooked ground beef into your baking dish (a round silicone pan or casserole dish works).
Pour the egg mixture over the beef and gently mix so it’s evenly distributed. - Top with turkey pepperoni and the remaining 2 tbsp parmesan.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes (until set and lightly browned). Times vary by dish depth—look for a firm center.
- Let it rest 10 minutes, then slice into wedges. (I split this into 2 servings.)
Meal Prep Notes
- Portions: I cut this into 2 big servings and eat half per day.
- Reheat: Microwave works, but air fryer/toaster oven brings back the pepperoni crisp.
- Flavor upgrades: add dill pickles on the side, mustard, or a little hot sauce.
Estimated Nutrition (Whole Dish)
- 🔥 920 Calories
- 🥩 131g Protein
- 🥑 38g Fat
- 🥕 8g Total Carbs
Why This Works for Keto (and Ground Beef Fans)
Ground beef is one of the easiest ways to hit your protein goals on keto without complicated ingredients.
Pairing it with egg whites keeps the dish protein-forward, while parmesan + bacon delivers that cheeseburger flavor without the bun.
