Various Ground Meat Recipes

VARIOUS GROUND MEATS

Turkey Bundles

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup coarsely chpd water chestnuts
1/3 cup crushed pork rinds
1 T soy sauce
1 T lemon juice
1 pkg Equal
1/4 t salt
dash EA. red pepper, ginger
12 lettuce leaves
recipe: "Thai Dipping Sauce"

Combine all ingredients except lettuce and mix well.
Shape into twelve 4x 1/1/2 x 3/4" loves.
Brown in frying pan.
Wrap each loaf in a lettuce leaf and serve with dipping sauce.
12 bundles, serves 6 @ 4 carb (3 NET carbs)) w/o sauce

Shepherd’s Pie

Can be considered a low carb ground beef casserole recipes

Ingredients for ground meat:
1/2 lb ground beef, cooked
1/2 c mushrooms
1 cloves garlic
s&p
1 1/2 Tbsp mayo
2 oz cheddar
1/2 bag frozen cauliflower

Preheat oven 350F.
Spoon cauliflower into 9x13 pan.
Sauté beef with mushrooms and garlic.
Stir in mayo, s&p.
Spoon over cauliflower.
Sprinkle cheese over and bake 20 min.
Serves 2 @ 5 carb (3 NET carbs).

Cheeseburger Quiche

Ingredients for ground meat:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/3 c chpd onion
2 eggs
1/2 c mayo
1/4 c cream
6 oz shr cheddar
salt & pepper

Brown ground beef and onion.
Drain.
Beat eggs and mix in mayo, cream, cheese and seasoning.
Put beef mixture in sprayed pie pan.
Pour custard over.
Bake at 350 for 45 min.
Let stand 10 min before cutting.
Serves 3 @ 3 carbs.
Can add mushrooms or any other veggie - just include the carbs

Italian Casserole with Crust

Can be considered a low carb ground beef casserole recipes

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 c chpd onion
1 c tomato sauce
6 oz shredded mozzarella
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c whey protein powder
1/4 c soy protein isolate
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 t melted butter
1/3 c Parmesan

Heat oven 375.
Brown ground beef and onion.
Drain.
Stir in sauce.
In bowl, mix mozzarella and sour cream.
In another bowl, mix protein powder, isolate, baking powder and eggs.
Pour hot meat mixture into 2 qt baking dish.
Spoon cheese mixture over.
Drop dough by Tablesps, then take spatula and smooth over top.
Mix melted butter and parm and spread over dough.
Bake 18-25 min until golden brown and topping is done.
Serves 3 @ 10 carb (9 NET carb).
Can use Atkins baking mix and eliminate the baking powder - this will add some carbs, though

Zucchini Beef Bake

Ingredients for ground meat:
3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chpd onion
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar (or other)
1 med. Zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 T oil
1/2 t ea: oregano, basil, salt

Sauté zucchini, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender.
Brown ground beef in pan and add tomato sauce with seasonings.
Mix beef with vegetables and put in baking dish.
Top with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 min.
Serves 3 @ 10 carbs (7 NET carbs).
This is fairly high in carbs, but includes your vegetable.

Turkey Burgers

Can be considered a low carb burgers recipe.

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup "Sweet BARBECUE Sauce" recipe
1 cup pork rind crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp instant chicken bouillon

Combine all ingredients.
Shape into 5-6 patties and pan fry until done.
Serves 3 @ 3 carb

Smokey Meatloaf

One of the best free low carb meatloaf recipes on the net.

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground beef
1 cup crushed barbecue pork rinds - crushed
2 eggs
3 T minced dried onion
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 t liquid smoke

Preheat oven 350F.
Mix all ingredients along with salt and pepper to taste.
Form into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
Bake 1 hour.
Serves 3 @ 2 carb

Bobotie (S. African Lamb Curry)

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lbs ground lamb
1/4 cup onion, sliced
1 1/2 T curry powder
1 T Splenda
1/2 T lemon juice
1/2 grated apple
1/2 t nutmeg
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 eggs
salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 375F.
Brown lamb in pan and remove.
Melt some butter and brown onions.
Return lamb to pan and add curry, splenda, s&p.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and apple.
Pour mixture into casserole dish.
Mix eggs, cream and nutmeg and pour on top of mixture.
Bake 45 min. Serves 3 @ 9 carbs (7 NET carbs).

This is really unusual but we loved it. You can use ground beef (it will certainly be cheaper!) but the lamb is more delicate. I have also made it without the apple for a NET carb count of 5

Sweet & Sour Pork (or Lamb) Patties

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 1/2 lbs ground pork (or lamb)
1/2 cup crushed pork rinds
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 Tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp parsley
1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped onion
recipe for sweet and sour sauce below

Mix all but sauce ingredients, and shape into 8 - 12 patties.
Slowly brown in frying pan until juices run clean.
Drain well and serve with sauce.
Serves 3 @ 2 carb (does not include the sauce)

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE 3/4 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup (unsweetened)
1/3 cup vinegar
1 T soy sauce
3/4 cup Splenda
xanthan gum (about 1 t)

Combine water, ketchup, vinegar and soy.
Heat until boiling.
Add guar gum to thicken.
Take off heat and stir in Equal.
Pour over meat.
TOTAL (1 cup): 30 carb, trace fiber, 122 Calories, trace fat, 1 protein. Per 1/4 cup serving: 7.5 carbs, trace fiber, 31 Calories, trace fat & protein.
If you can cut the Splenda, or use liquid Splenda, it will reduce the carbs significantly

Southwest Chicken Burgers

One of many low carb burgers recipes on the net.

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup zucchini, shredded
2 T green chiles, chopped
1/2 t ea. cumin & salt
pepper
1/2 cup salsa
2 T green onions, chopped
2 T fresh cilantro, chopped
1 T plain nonfat yogurt

Combine chicken, zucchini, chiles, & spices.
Shape into 4-5 patties and fry until no longer pink in center.
Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl and serve over patties.
Makes 4 @ 4 carbs

Bacon Cheeseburger

One of many low carb burgers recipes on the net.

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
4 oz cheddar cheese
4 oz mozzarella cheese
4 slices bacon
garlic powder, salt, pepper

Preheat oven to 350F.
Cook bacon.
Brown beef and drain well.
Mix beef, egg, cheddar and spices.
Press mixture into small casserole and top with mozzarella.
Bake 30-35 min until edges brown.
Top with bacon.
Serves 3 @ 2 carbs

Tamale Pie

Ingredients for ground meat:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
8 oz salsa
2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
2 tbsp water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Atkins corn bread mix
1/4 cup oil
1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp water
1 egg

Brown ground beef; drain fat and remove from pan.
Brown onions.
Return beef to pan, add taco seasoning and water.
Stir in salsa.
Pour into greased 12x7" dish.
Mix corn bread mix, oil, water and egg, along with 1/2 cup.
Spread dough over beef filling.
Bake 400 for 20-25 minutes.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on tamale pie.
Bake another 5-10 minutes.

Serves 3 at 23 carb (13 NET carbs)
This is a little high in carbs and definitely NOT for induction. This recipe uses the equivalent of 2 muffins for each serving. You could bake the meat separately, and make 6 corn muffins and crumble one over each portion to cut carbs.

Hamburger Gravy and “Mashed Potatoes”

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 med onion
1/2 lb ground beef
1 t garlic powder
salt & pepper
1/8 c sour cream
2 oz cm cheese
1/2 bag frozen cauliflower
2 T butter

Sauté onion in oil in pan.
Add meat and brown.
Add spices and water and cook until water boils.
Turn down heat.
Add sour cream and cream cheese and simmer 10 min until gravy thickens. (DO NOT BOIL).
Mash cauliflower with butter, salt & pepper.
Serve hamburger "gravy" over "potatoes."
Serves 2 @ 10 carb (7 NET carbs)

Lasagna without Noodles

Ingredients for ground meat:
8 oz ricotta cheese
10 meatballs, cut up
1/4 c tomato sauce
2 T Parmesan
shredded mozzarella
spaghetti squash (optional)

Fold meat into ricotta and stir in tomato sauce.
(may need to use more than 1/4 cup depending on your taste).
Sprinkle with Parmesan, top with mozzarella.
Heat in microwave until cheese melts. (Serves 2)
(I had leftover cooked spaghetti squash so I stirred it in before heating.
I also put the casserole under the broiler for just a few minutes 'cause I like my cheese kind of brown and bubbly. This was real easy and tasted great. - watch the carbs in the squash and tomato sauce, )

Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup pork rinds, crushed
1/4 c tomato sauce
2 T cream
1 t Worcestershire
salt, pepper, garlic powder
Sour Cream Sauce

Preheat oven 450F.
Mix all ingredients, make small balls and bake 10 min.
Turn and bake 5-10 min more.
Simmer 10 min in sauce. (Can use tomato sauce as well. If using sour cream sauce, simmer meatballs in just the gravy).
Stir in sour cream just before serving - (sour cream should not boil).
Makes 20 meatballs @ .2 carb

Noodleless Lasagna

Ingredients for ground meat:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb sausage (link or bulk)
1 clove garlic
1/4 c chpd onion
1/2 c tomato sauce
16 oz ricotta
5 oz shredded mozzarella
2 eggs
1/2 c fresh spinach
salt and pepper

Brown the meat, add garlic and onion and sauté few minutes.
Mix in tomato sauce.
In separate bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, salt and pepper and 4 oz mozzarella.
Spray deep dish with Pam.
Layer meat, ricotta mix and fresh spinach.
Top with last ounce of mozzarella.
Bake at 350 for 45 min.
Serves 4 LARGE servings @ 8 carbs (7 NET carbs) (Total carbs are 33)

Beef Burritos

Ingredients for ground meat:
1/2 lb ground beef
1 t taco seasoning
1/2 cup ricotta
1/4 c sour cream
1 t powdered chicken broth
1 cup (8 oz) shredded taco cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup black soy beans
3 Dottie's Crepes

Preheat oven to 350F.
Brown the meat and add the taco seasoning.
Mix sour cream, ricotta, powdered broth, and 1/4 cup salsa into beef.
Drain beans well and add to mixture.
Spoon some beef mixture onto crepes, sprinkle with cheese and roll up.
Place in baking dish.
Sprinkle with a little cheese.
Bake 30 minutes until heated.
Top with 1 T salsa and sprinkling of cheese.
Makes 4 crepes - serves 3? (I had one, DH had 2 and one leftover).(13 carb)

Ham Loaf

Ingredients for ground meat:
1/2 lb ground smoked ham
6 oz ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup pork rinds, crushed
2 T brown sugar sub
1 t prepared mustard
1/2 t soy sauce

Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix ham, ground pork, eggs and bread crumbs in bowl.
Put in loaf pan and bake 45 min - 1 hr.
Mix brown sugar, mustard and soy sauce together.
Spread over loaf during last 15 min. of baking.
Serves 3 @ 3 carb

Turkey Loaves with “Pineapple” Sauce

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup pork rinds
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
2 tbsp cream
1 egg
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper

Sauce:
1 cup SF pineapple syrup
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp Worcestershire
1 tsp not/Starch
1 tsp parsley

Mix loaf ingredients.
Pack into 6 large greased muffin tins.
Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
Combine sauce ingredients in pan and heat until thickened.
Pour over loaves.
Serves 3 @ 3 carbs

Italian Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb sausage, cooked and diced
1 lb ground turkey
2 eggs
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tbsp parsley
1 cup pork rinds, crushed
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 375F.
Beat eggs and stir in other ingredients except meats.
Mix in meats just until blended.
Place meat in 8x8" glass baking pan.
Bake 1 hour.
Top with tomato sauce and bake 15-30 min more.
Let stand 10 min. before serving.
Serves 4 @ 9 carb

Beef, Bean and Cheese Tostadas

Ingredients for ground meat:
4 slices provolone
3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup organic black soy beans
1 t chili powder
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt 1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 T sour cream

Using parchment paper, microwave each slice of provolone for 1-2 min until brown and crispy.
Brown ground beef & onions, drain fat.
Add spices and drained beans and heat.
On each provolone shell, layer meat mixture, top with tomato, then cheese.
Serves 2 @ 9.8 carbs
This is a little high in carbs, but tasted SO good.

Sweet Spiced Turkey

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp parsley
8 oz tomato sauce
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar equivalent
1/2 tsp EA: cinnamon, oregano, pepper, sage, thyme
1/4 tsp EA: cloves, nutmeg

Brown ground turkey.
Remove from pan and add onions and garlic with a little oil.
Cook until onions start to brown.
Return turkey to pan and add all other ingredients.
Mix well and simmer 5-10 min to blend flavors.
(May need to add a little water, or a little more tomato sauce).
Serves 3 @ 9 carb.
This is like barbecue sloppy joes but with an unusual flavor due to the spices.
You can probably cut the onion a little to save on carbs - maybe add some celery for the crunch.

Meatloaf

One of our many free low carb meatloaf recipes.

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup pork rind crumbs
1 egg
1/3 cup tomato sauce
salt, pepper
2 Tbsp parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped onion

Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix meat and other ingredients.
Shape into firm oval loaf in shallow baking pan.
Bake 1 hour.
Total 11 carbs - serves 6 @ 1.8 ea.
This was really good - very moist.
When I removed it from the oven the baking pan was full of fat.
I didn't pour it off; just let the meatloaf sit and soak it back up. (I've poured the fat off before and meatloaf was very dry.)

Meatza

Note: Makes 1 12-inch meatza or 8 good slices Pizza lovers substitute. If you like pizza this is for you everything is separate so you can make up your own toppings. Too bad about pineapple! It’s important to drain the mushrooms. There is no traditional crust to absorb any liquid, so your meatza will be wet and sloppy if you don’t.
Total carbs for the whole things with the sauce 46 grams

Ingredients for ground meat:
1 lb. ground pork
1 lb. regular ground beef
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Combine the pork, beef, onion, garlic, egg, cheese salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Pat out evenly onto a 16-inch rimmed pizza pan.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and carefully pour out the juices that have accumulated in the pan.
The meat will have shrunk to about 12-inches and this is fine.

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