Nutrition Facts for Keto ground meat with tomato sauce

Keto Ground Meat with Tomato Sauce

Savor the bold flavors of this Keto Ground Meat with Tomato Sauce, a hearty and low-carb dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. This quick and easy recipe begins with perfectly browned ground beef sautéed with aromatic onions and garlic, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with Italian seasoning and fresh basil for a burst of Mediterranean flavor. Topped with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish offers a satisfying, keto-friendly meal that's both comforting and wholesome. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with protein, this one-pan recipe pairs beautifully with roasted veggies, zucchini noodles, or a simple side salad for a nourishing and flavor-packed dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100
Want to add this food to your meal log?
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
SnapCalorie App QR Code

Scan with your phone to download!

Image of Keto Ground Meat with Tomato Sauce
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 15 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8 minutes.

Step 5

Drain excess fat from the skillet and lower the heat to medium.

Step 6

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste.

Step 7

Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 8

Let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Add chopped fresh basil and stir. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 10

Serve hot, sprinkling with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (1166.1g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1623.0
Total Fat 121.5g 0%
Saturated Fat 44.6g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 341.1mg 0%
Sodium 3901.1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.7g 0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g 0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 102.2g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 850.5mg 0%
Iron 15.8mg 0%
Potassium 3165.7mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.7%
Protein: 24.2%
Carbs: 11.1%