If you consider yourself an avid meat eater, you know there’s nothing quite like a good steak. But if you’re following the keto diet, you might wonder how you can enjoy this delicious food without sabotaging your progress.
The good news is that plenty of keto-friendly steak recipes will help you stay on track while still satisfying your cravings. From steak with roasted vegetables to steak salad, we’ve gathered some of the best options for you to choose from.
30 Best Keto Steak Recipes
The steak is 100% keto since it’s made up almost entirely of protein, very little fat (depending on the cut), and no carbs.
That being said, what you serve alongside the steak can make or break your meal in terms of keto-friendliness. For example, many popular steak sauces are loaded with sugar, which you’ll want to avoid on the keto diet.
The same goes for sides like mashed potatoes, French fries, and other starchy vegetables – they’re off-limits on keto.
So what can you eat with your steak? Check out the entries below, and you’ll see.
1. Keto Beef and Broccoli
While beef may be an excellent source of protein and minerals, no one can deny that it’s pretty hard to digest if you don’t pair it with some vegetables high in fiber.
That is why we decide to make this recipe for beef and broccoli our first entry. The broccoli will help you by adding some much-needed fiber to your meal, while the beef provides a good amount of protein to help you hit your macros.
This recipe is also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Ingredients:
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Broccoli florets
- Grated ginger
- Minced garlic
- Black pepper
- Flank steak
- Sesame oil
The beef steak is stir-fried, and the broccoli is blanched just enough to give it a crunch. You can use any steak you like for this recipe, but we recommend flank or skirt steak since they’re relatively lean and have a good flavor.
As for the cauliflower, you’ll use it to make cauliflower rice, which not only replaces regular cooked rice (which is extremely high in carbs) but also add up to the total amount of fiber in your dish.
One serving of this dish contains 320 calories, 9 grams of net carbs, and 37 grams of protein.
2. Keto Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
The meals you eat while on the keto diet don’t have to be boring, and even guilty pleasures such as cheesesteaks are fair game, as long as you make certain tweaks.
For example, we have a recipe for keto Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers, and they’re just like a regular cheesesteak, but you use bell peppers instead of the classic hoagie bun.
Ingredients:
- Steaks such as flank, rib eye, or sirloin
- Thinly sliced red onions
- Diced provolone cheese
- Diced mushrooms
- Garlic powder
- Bell peppers
- Black pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Olive oil
- Salt
Another version of this recipe revolves around using slow-cooked beef that’s been shredded.
You’ll notice the difference in taste and texture, but then again, it’s all a matter of personal choice (pan searing is much faster).
As for the macros, the beef adds lots of protein, and the melted cheese and mayonnaise provide you with more than enough fat to fill up your caloric needs, so go ahead and try this dish.
3. Steak Diane
If you want to bring a gourmet twist to your keto steak dinner, you must try this Steak Diane from Lemons for Lulu.
Besides, unlike most fine dining dishes, there’s not much to do in terms of preparation, so you can have this meal ready in no time.
Ingredients:
- Strip steaks
- Baby Bella mushrooms
- Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped shallots
- Dry white wine
- Dijon mustard
- Minced garlic
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Parsley (for garnish)
The steaks are pan-fried and then covered with a creamy mushroom sauce enhanced with Worcestershire sauce, white wine, and Dijon mustard.
This recipe uses strip steaks, but you can also use tenderloin or ribeye. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of the steak.
As for the macros, one serving contains 508 calories, 16 grams of net carbs, and 29 grams of protein.
4. Steak au Poivre
Another great example of a classy meal is the steak au poivre, a French dish made up of a steak (most commonly filet mignon) coated with cracked peppercorns.
Since dining out at a French restaurant isn’t cheap, we decided to look for a homemade recipe, and we found a promising one at Lemons for Lulu.
Ingredients:
- Filet mignons
- Heavy cream
- Peppercorns
- Olive oil
- Shallots
- Cognac
- Butter
- Salt
The idea behind this dish is that the peppercorns form a crust on the steak that infuses the meat with flavors and protects it from direct heat, so it doesn’t get overcooked.
As for the sauce, it’s a classical bearnaise that’s been thickened with heavy cream and flavored with Cognac, shallots, and tarragon.
In terms of macros, one serving of this dish contains 876 calories, 10 grams of net carbs, and 27 grams of protein.
5. Grilled Sirloin Steak with Roasted Tomatoes and Blue Cheese
The third gourmet-style recipe on our list also comes from Lemons for Lulu, and it’s for a grilled sirloin steak paired with roasted tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese.
The natural flavors of the steak pair well with the sweetness of the tomatoes, while the blue cheese adds a touch of creaminess and saltiness.
Ingredients:
- Sirloin steak
- Olive oil
- Crushed garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Cherry tomatoes
- Balsamic vinegar
- Herbes De Provence
- Crumbled bleu cheese
The secret to this recipe’s unique flavor lies in something that starts several hours before you start cooking; when you marinate the meat.
To do so, you’ll need to combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a ziplock bag, add the steak, and let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours (preferably longer).
The steak is then grilled, the tomatoes are roasted in the oven with some olive oil, and they’re all then served with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and some crumbled bleu cheese on top.
6. Keto Steak Kabobs
Another way you can enjoy grilled steak is to chop it up into cubes and make delicious kabobs, which is exactly what this recipe from I Hacked Diabetes shows us.
All you’ll need is some steak, low-carb veggies, wooden skewers, and a grill (or you can use a grill pan on the stove).
Ingredients:
- Beef steak (striploin, sirloin, or tenderloin)
- Bell peppers
- Zucchini slices
- Red onion slices
- Soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
- Worcestershire sauce
- Balsamic vinegar
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Dry oregano
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Salt
Like the grilled sirloin steak presented earlier, the marinade is arguably the most important part of this dish. Luckily, since you’ll be cutting the steaks into small cubes before you marinate them, they’ll soak up a lot more flavor.
As for the rest of the ingredients, you’re free to add whatever veggies you want to your kabobs, just as long as you avoid those high in carbs.
One of these kabobs contains 475 calories, 9 grams net carbs, and 40 grams protein.
Note: If you’re looking for some vegan-friendly kabob recipes, check out our recipe for BBQ-style grilled mushrooms.
7. Keto Carne Asada with Chimichurri Sauce
Mexican cuisine is yet another place where grilled meat is commonly used, and if you’re looking to bring a bit of a Latin flavor to your keto steak recipes, then you need to check out this recipe from I Breathe I’m Hungry.
It’s for a dish called carne asada, which is a grilled flank steak cut into long strips and served with a citrussy chimichurri sauce.
It’s such a popular dish that we even went ahead and wrote an article listing some of the best keto carne asada recipe ideas you could try.
Ingredients:
- Flank or skirt steak
- Dried oregano leaves
- Ground black pepper
- Apple cider vinegar
- Chopped cilantro
- Cayenne pepper
- Ground cumin
- Minced garlic
- Avocado oil
- Lime juice
- Salt
One serving of this Mexican delight contains 330 calories, no carbs, and 24 grams of protein, so you can’t get any more keto than this.
The original article also showcases a recipe for a classic chimichurri sauce made using parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, and salt.
However, if you’re looking for even more diversity, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best keto chimichurri recipes, so go ahead and give that a read.
8. Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Another classic Mexican dish is the fajitas, and this recipe from Life Made Sweeter uses flank steak as the protein source, but feel free to use any other type of steak you prefer.
The article showcases three sets of ingredients: the homemade fajita seasoning (you can use store-bought if you want), the fajitas themselves, and ingredients that can be used for serving (that are optional).
Ingredients:
- Cumin
- Sea salt
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Sliced flank steak
- Worcestershire sauce
- Thinly sliced red onions
- Thinly sliced bell peppers
- Finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Keto tortillas (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sliced avocados (for serving)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
If you’re interested in aesthetics and taste, we recommend using bell peppers of every color (red, yellow, and green) for a truly beautiful result.
As for the macros, one serving of this recipe contains 266 calories, 8 grams of net carbs, and 20 grams of protein.
Note: If you want to try using chicken instead of steak, read this recipe for sheet pan chicken fajitas, you’ll love it.
9. Fajita Steak Lettuce Wraps
This recipe from Life Made Keto uses large lettuce leaves as a low-carb and gluten-free replacement for tortillas, which is not only ingenious but also a practical way of making steak tortillas.
Also, just like the previous recipe, the original article contains 2 ingredients: the homemade fajita seasoning and the lettuce wraps.
Ingredients:
- Skirt or flank steak
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Bell peppers
- Fresh cilantro
- Unsalted butter
- Butter lettuce leaves
- Thinly sliced red onions
- Dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sliced avocados (for serving)
Lettuce leaves are pretty common in the keto diet since they’re usually used to replace high-carb foods such as tortillas, wraps, or other food items meant to hold various fillings together.
If butter lettuce isn’t your thing, feel free to use iceberg or romaine lettuce instead; just make sure they don’t have any brown spots.
10. Low-Carb Beef Burrito with Pico de Gallo
Ask anyone to name a Mexican dish, and they’ll most likely mention the all-too-popular burrito, but did you know that it’s possible to make a keto version of it?
This recipe from Diet Doctor uses thin slices of flank steak as the main ingredient, a very refreshing pico de gallo, and it replaces the high-carb tortilla with an egg wrap, thus doubling down on the protein and fat content of this dish.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Tomatoes
- Lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- Finely chopped jalapeños
- Finely chopped red onions
- Finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Eggs
- Water
- Sirloin steaks
- Tomato paste
- Cauliflower rice
- Tex-Mex seasoning
- Shredded cheddar cheese
The egg wraps are the stars of this recipe simply because of how original they are since they’re very thin omelets.
The only drawback of this recipe is that you need to make sure that the omelets are thick enough to not break when you try to roll them but thin enough to make rolling them easy.
11. Keto Steak Nuggets with Chipotle Dip
Nuggets are something that people tend to associate with, either fish or chicken, but did you know that you can make beef nuggets as well?
This recipe from Health Starts in the Kitchen uses flank steak as the main ingredient, and it’s combined with a variety of spices to give the nuggets a unique flavor.
The secret behind this recipe’s success lies in the breading since it’s not made with corn or wheat flour but with pork panko and grated Parmesan.
Ingredients:
- Venison steak or beef steak
- Lard or palm oil
- Eggs
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Seasoned salt
- Pork panko
- Homemade Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
- Chipotle paste
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Lime juice
Pork panko (a.k.a. crushed pork rinds) is made using pork skin that’s been deep-fried until crispy and then ground into a fine powder, and it can be used as a breading or coating for various types of meat and vegetables.
These steak nuggets are best served with a chipotle ranch dip, but if you want to change things up, here’s a list of the best keto sauces you can make at home.
One serving of this recipe contains 350 calories, just one gram of net carbs, and over 40 grams of protein, so it’s perfect if you’re looking to bulk up on some lean muscle.
12. Keto Mongolian Beef
Our next few recipes are Asian-inspired, using flank steak as the main ingredient.
This recipe from All Day I Dream About Food is a take on the classic Chinese dish, but unlike the original recipe, there’s no sugar, honey, or any other type of high-carb sweetener used in this dish.
Ingredients:
- Flank or sirloin steak
- Water
- Sesame oil
- Minced garlic
- Ground ginger
- Red pepper flakes
- Glucomannan powder
- Chopped green onions
- Swerve brown sugar substitute
- Tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- Allulose (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
One aspect shared by many Asian recipes is their ability to create dishes that are both sweet and savory, and as you can see from this recipe, you can get the same results using sugar substitutes, not just actual sugar.
This substitute alone really reduces the number of calories and the number of carbs in this recipe.
Speaking of which, one serving contains 229 calories, 1.6 grams of net carbs, and almost 36 grams of protein, and we recommend pairing it with a big bowl of garlic-flavored cauliflower rice.
13. Keto Thai Steak Salad
After showcasing a Chinese dish, we wanted to see what Thai cuisine had to offer, and we were not disappointed with this recipe from Lena’s Kitchen.
This salad contains all the classic Thai flavors you know and love, and the article also showcases a recipe for a salad dressing that goes well with the dish.
Ingredients:
- Arugula
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Ribeye steak
- Pickled ginger
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced avocados
- Chopped cilantro
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Thinly sliced red chilis
- Thinly sliced baby cucumber
- Finely chopped green onions
- Coconut aminos or light soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Fish sauce
We recommend making this salad, especially during spring, since that’s when most of the greens and vegetables are in season (and therefore taste better).
The salad dressing is a fairly simple recipe that complements the beef salad well, but if you want to try something new, check out this list of the best keto salad dressings we’ve written.
One serving of this Thai dish contains 627 calories, 2 grams of net carbs, and 27 grams of protein, so it’s not exactly a light salad.
14. Keto Beef Curry
The next Asian-inspired recipe on our list is this beef curry from Keto Connect, and it’s a nod at the Indian classic but with a fraction of the carbs.
It’s flavorful and spicy thanks to classic Indian spices such as curry, garam masala, and turmeric, and it’s also pretty easy to make.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Bay leaves
- Avocado oil
- Sliced onions
- Minced garlic
- Tomato paste
- Garam masala
- Red chili powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Cubed chuck roast
- Pink Himalayan salt
- Grated fresh ginger
All of the cooking will take place in a Dutch oven, so ensure you have a good one at hand.
Alternatively, you can make this dish using a regular pot or a slow cooker, although we’d lean more towards the slow cooker.
One serving of this curry contains 329 calories, 2 grams of net carbs, and over 30 grams of protein, and it goes pretty well on top of some cauliflower rice.
15. Keto Beef Ramen
Before we say anything about the dish itself, we must first clarify that traditional ramen is not keto-friendly.
However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t any amazing keto ramen recipes.
For example, this recipe from Gnom Gnom shows us that ramen doesn’t have to be off-limits when following a keto diet, just as long as you’re clever with what ingredients you use.
Ingredients:
- Boneless sirloin steak sliced into thin strips
- Shitake mushrooms or bean sprouts
- Rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- Tamari or coconut aminos
- Grated fresh ginger
- Toasted sesame oil
- Shirataki noodles
- Beef bone broth
- Minced garlic
- Fish sauce
Instead of being made from wheat flour and eggs like regular noodles, Shirataki noodles are made from konjac flour and water, which makes them extremely low in carbs.
Shirataki noodles, zucchini noodles, and spaghetti squash are common pasta substitutes used in most keto diets, so it’s best to familiarize yourself with them.
One serving of this keto ramen dish contains 437 calories, no carbs at all, and over 45 grams of protein, which are numbers you’d never see in a regular bowl of ramen.
16. Keto Hibachi Steak
The last recipe in our Asian-inspired series is this Japanese dish from Step Away From The Carbs.
It’s a play on the popular hibachi steak, but it’s much lower in carbs thanks to the swaps made with the ingredients, particularly the sugar.
Ingredients:
- Roughly diced sirloin steak
- Unsalted butter
- Rice wine vinegar
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Salt and black pepper
- Classic Lakanto sweetener
- Garlic paste or minced garlic
- Finely chopped green onions (for garnish)
This dish is nothing more than a Japanese-style garlic butter steak that you prepare in a skillet that’s then served together with a sweet and sour soy-based sauce.
It’s simple to make and can be on your table in less than 15 minutes, which is always a bonus.
One serving of this steak dish contains 315 calories, 0.3 grams of net carbs, and over 31 grams of protein.
17. Garlic Butter Steak
If you’re more into classic recipes and the previous recipe was too Asian-inspired for your taste, this garlic butter steak from Life Made Keto is the recipe for you.
The dish’s name tells you everything you need to know about it since it’s nothing more than a steak that’s been seasoned and then cooked in a garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients:
- Boneless New York strip or ribeye steaks
- Finely chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
- Freshly ground pepper
- Butter or ghee
- Minced garlic
- Coarse salt
- Olive oil
The only tools you’ll need for this dish will be a good cast-iron skillet and some tongs since you’ll have to constantly flip the steaks while they cook.
One serving contains 667 calories (from all the butter), just 1 gram of net carbs, and 45 grams of protein.
You can pair this dish with almost any keto side dish imaginable, although we’d recommend that you pair it with something with a similar flavor profile, like some garlic butter mushrooms.
18. Keto Skillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce
One of the reasons why steaks are so popular is that even if you cook them in oil and add a dash of salt, they’ll still taste amazing.
However, even steaks can be improved, and what better way to do that than to add a creamy mushroom sauce on top, like in this recipe from Appetite for Energy?
Ingredients:
- Strip steak or porterhouse
- Sliced Baby Bella mushrooms
- Finely diced shallots or onions
- All-purpose seasoning blend
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Pepper
- Butter
- Salt
The sauce makes this dish, though, since it’s a lot richer than most mushroom sauces you’ll find, and it has a nice sweetness to it thanks to the heavy cream.
One serving of this steak dish contains 828 calories, 7 grams of net carbs, and over 51 grams of protein.
As a side dish, we recommend that you pair this high-protein dish with some mashed cauliflowers or a simple green salad.
19. Beef and Cauliflower Stir Fry
Cauliflower is considered a wonder vegetable, especially in the keto diet, since it’s versatile and can be used in various recipes.
This beef and cauliflower stir fry from Eat Better Recipes is the perfect example of how you can use cauliflower in a savory dish. However, we recommend swapping out one of the ingredients to make it completely keto.
Ingredients:
- Beef sirloin, top round, chuck steak, or flank steak
- Rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar
- Sliced green onions
- Cauliflower florets
- Sesame seed oil
- Minced ginger
- Minced garlic
- Vegetable oil
- Diced onions
- Soy sauce
- Water
- Corn starch (to be replaced)
Corn starch is commonly used as a thickener in various recipes; however, it’s not keto-friendly since it’s high in carbs. You can replace it with either Xanthan gum or arrowroot powder, and you’ll still get the same result.
Officially, one serving of this dish contains 302 calories, 8 grams of net carbs, and 29 grams of protein, but you can lower the number of calories and carbs by replacing the corn starch.
As for the beef, you can use any steak you want as long as it’s thinly sliced.
20. Bacon and Cheese Walnut-Crusted Steak
One of the worst things that can happen to a steak when you cook it is that it can get dry, thus becoming stringy, chewy, and sometimes just downright impossible to eat.
A good way to prevent this is by adding a crust to the outside of the steak, and in this recipe from Beauty and the Foodie, they use bacon, cheese, and walnuts to create a delicious crust that will keep the steak moist.
Ingredients:
- Rib eye or fillet mignon
- Grated Mahon Spanish cheese or Parmesan
- Finely chopped cooked bacon
- Finely chopped walnuts
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Sea salt
- Paprika
- Butter
Walnuts are a great food that should be mandatory while on the keto diet since they are filled with healthy fats. They also lend a nice crunch to dishes, which is nothing short of a bonus.
One serving of this dish contains 345 calories, 1 gram of net carbs, and over 30 grams of protein, and it goes well with a nice side of keto zucchini fries.
If you want to take full advantage of the bacon’s flavor, you could also try replicating this dish using pork instead of beef.
21. Keto Air Fryer Steak Bites
For some unknown reason, the miniature version of any dish always looks much more delicious than the regular size, and these steak bites from I Hacked Diabetes are no exception.
Instead of preparing one big juicy steak, you’ll be preparing a pan full of bite-sizer morsels that are crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, and flavorful all over.
Ingredients:
- Cubed striploin steaks
- Swerve brown sugar
- Chili pepper flakes
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt
Air fryers are a reliable way to cook steak since they fry it without using much oil, and they help to create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
The one thing you’ll need to be careful with when preparing this dish will be the temperature of the air fryer and how long you cook them since smaller pieces overcook much easier.
One serving of this dish contains 243 calories, 1 gram of net carbs, and over 20 grams of protein, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a hearty meal.
22. Keto Stuffed Steak Rolls
So far, we’ve presented steaks as the main course or as a filling in much more intricate dishes, but don’t forget that you can also use these delicious slabs of meat as a wrapper.
In this Beauty and the Foodie recipe, they take a thinly sliced flank steak and use it to wrap around a mixture of cream cheese, garlic, butter, and Parmesan.
Ingredients:
- Flank steak
- Avocado oil or olive oil
- Full-fat cream cheese
- Dried or fresh parsley
- Fresh baby spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Onion powder
- Minced garlic
- Black pepper
- Sea salt
- Butter
You can use either kitchen twine or toothpicks to secure the steak rolls, and once they’re all rolled up, you can cut the long roll into smaller pieces to create appetizers or even main course servings.
Another version of this recipe revolves around leaving the rolls uncut and baking them in the oven until they’re cooked.
One serving of this dish contains over 312 calories, 2 grams of net carbs, and more than 27 grams of protein, so it’s perfect for a filling meal.
23. Keto Steak and Eggs
You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a steak dish taste amazing, and sometimes a simple egg sunny side up can make all the difference.
This recipe from Maebells pairs a juicy steak with a runny egg, and all you need is some butter, salt, pepper, and marinade to season it.
Ingredients:
- Sirloin or ribeye
- Salt
- Eggs
- Butter
- Pepper
- Steak marinade
Steaks are generally very lean cuts of meat, so adding eggs is a very good idea since they’re rich in both protein (the whites) and healthy fats (the yolk), which helps make the meal more filling.
You can use any type of steak for this recipe, but a nice sirloin or ribeye will do nicely since they have good marbling, which means more flavor.
One serving of this simple dish contains over 584 calories, 0.8 grams of net carbs, and more than 66 grams of protein, so it’s a meat eater’s dream come true.
24. Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Roasting beef in the oven is not new, but when you add cheese, peppers, and onions into the mix, you get a new level of deliciousness.
This recipe from Stay Snatched takes the classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich and turns it into a casserole that will make everyone you have over for dinner happy.
Ingredients:
- Sirloin steak
- Shredded parmesan cheese
- Sliced provolone cheese
- Heavy whipping cream
- Worcestershire sauce
- Sliced green peppers
- Steak seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Chopped onions
- Chopped garlic
- Cream cheese
- Mushrooms
- Eggs
One thing you need to remember about most beef roasts is that it’s always a good idea to pre-cook the meat in a pan before adding it to the rest of your dish, even if you’re using ground beef.
This is to ensure that the beef isn’t undercooked while all the other ingredients (especially the cheese) are fully cooked.
One casserole serving contains over 387 calories, 5 grams of net carbs, and more than 36 grams of protein.
25. Steak and Veggie Zucchini Boats
If beefy and cheesy is how you like to roll, then here’s another thing you should try: Steak and veggie zucchini boats!
This recipe comes courtesy of Tasty, and it’s a great way to use up extra zucchini if you have any lying around.
Ingredients:
- Thinly sliced lean steak
- Sliced button mushrooms
- Low-fat provolone cheese
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- Sliced onions
- Zucchinis
- Olive oil
- Pepper
- Salt
You can use any combination of bell peppers you desire, although we recommend that you diversify the colors to make the dish more visually appealing.
As for the filling itself, it’s a cross between a steak fajita and a Philadelphian cheesesteak, and it’s every bit as delicious as it sounds.
One boat contains 737 calories, 20 grams of net carbs, and 65 grams of protein, which is more than enough to keep you full.
26. Keto Roast Beef and Gravy
Have you ever tasted a dish made up of meat and gravy, but the gravy was so good that you forgot about the meat?
This recipe from Better than Bread Keto is one of them.
The beef roast is cooked in a slow cooker with some seasonings, and the gravy is made from beef broth mixed with mushrooms and Xanthan gum.
Ingredients:
- Beef roast or steak
- Pink Himalayan salt
- Sliced mushrooms
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Xanthan gum
- Water
What we love most about this recipe is that it requires a very hands-off approach, thanks to the slow cooker, which does most of the work.
Once the beef is cooked to the point where it’s falling apart, you’ll use some of the broth to make the mushroom gravy and use the Xanthan gum to thicken it.
This dish is ready in about 6 and a half hours, and one serving contains 489 calories, 1 gram of net carbs, and 57 grams of protein.
27. Keto Roast Beef Sandwich
Let’s say you made a big beef roast the day before but didn’t manage to finish it all.
What do you do with the leftovers? Turn it into a sandwich, of course!
This recipe from Low Carb Inspirations uses leftover roast beef and a chaffle (a.k.a. cheese waffle) to create a sandwich that’s high in fats and protein but very low in carbs.
Ingredients:
- Beef roast or steak
- Shredded mozzarella
- Sliced provolone cheese
- Sliced cheddar cheese
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Dijon mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Eggs
Since you’ll be using cheese and eggs instead of actual bread, this is arguably the most low-carb sandwich you could eat.
Look at the numbers per serving: 156 calories, 2.2 grams of net carbs, and around 24 grams of carbs.
Note: We tried our hands at making some keto chaffles as well, and we were so impressed by the results that we wrote an entire article featuring the best keto chaffle recipes.
28. Steak and Shrimp Surf and Turf
Combining beef and seafood may not be something you’re used to, but the folks at Dr. Davinah’s Eats tried it, and it seems like the perfect example of how well steak and shrimp go together.
This dish comprises two separate dishes, which you’ll later combine: shrimp scampi and rosemary seared fillet mignon.
Ingredients:
- Peeled and deveined shrimp
- Filet mignon steaks
- Rosemary sprigs
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Sea Salt
- Lemon juice
- Black pepper
- Minced garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Thinly sliced shallots
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Dry white wine or sugar-free chicken broth
The shrimp scampi and the fillet mignon will be cooked separately using a skillet, so if you have two of them and are capable of multi-tasking, this dish will come together in no time.
As for the macros, one serving contains 699 calories, 3 grams of net carbs, and 61 grams of protein, and it goes well with some cauliflower risotto.
29. Keto Beef Stew
Nothing says old-fashion comfort food like stew, but the only problem is that most stews contain high-carb vegetables, especially potatoes.
This recipe for keto beef stew from Delish doesn’t mention potatoes or any other high-carb vegetables, for that matter, which is why we chose to include it in our list.
Ingredients:
- Beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt
- Minced garlic
- Tomato paste
- Chopped onions
- Chopped carrots
- Diced celery stalks
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Low-sodium beef broth
- Freshly chopped rosemary
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sliced baby Bella mushrooms
All of the veggies in this recipe are low in carbs, and the tomato paste is there to help thicken the sauce and give it a nice red color without adding too many carbs to the mix.
However, we recommend that you either make the tomato paste yourself or check the label of your store-bought tomato paste to ensure it doesn’t contain any added sugar.
One serving of this keto beef stew contains 280 calories, 7 grams of net carbs, and around 35 grams of protein.
30. Caprese Steak Salad
Steaks and salads are jokingly regarded as opposites, so for our last entry on this list, we decided to prove that they can actually go quite well together.
This Caprese steak salad from The Girl Who Ate Everything is a prime example of how these two dishes can get along and how steaks can be incorporated into a salad rich with greens and even richer in flavor.
Ingredients:
- Flat iron steak
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Mixed greens
- Grape tomatoes
- Sliced avocados
- Balsamic vinegar
- Sliced red onions
- Sliced basil leaves
- Bocconcini mozzarella balls
Preparing the steak is pretty straightforward: you’ll marinate it for around 2 hours and grill it like any other steak.
Once it’s done, you chop it up into thin slices and add it to the rest of the ingredients, and that’s how you make a salad that’s hearty enough to be a meal on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you start preparing those juicy steaks, we think that it’s important to clear up any confusion that you might have about the keto diet and steak.
This last section of our article will cover some of the most basic but important questions that people tend to have about the keto diet and steak.
Can you eat steak on a keto diet?
Steaks are high in protein, contain low or trace amounts of fat, and have virtually no carbs, so they’re perfect for the keto diet.
The only real issue with steaks and the keto diet is that most side dishes we’re used to pairing with steak are not exactly keto-friendly (e.g., rice or mashed potatoes).
How many steaks can I eat on a keto diet?
Red meat may not contain any carbs, but it’s generally not as healthy as other types of meat, such as fish or poultry, especially in large quantities.
That said, try limiting your weekly consumption to about 2 steaks ( or 3 if you’re physically active).
What steak is best for keto?
Unlike low-calorie diets, where your goal is to get the leanest cuts of meat, on the keto diet, you want to consume fattier cuts of steak. This is because the extra fat will help you reach and maintain ketosis, which is essential for this diet to work.
Some of the best cuts of steak for the keto diet include ribeye, sirloin, and T-bone.
What meats can I eat on keto?
Since meat contains no carbs, there’s pretty much no restriction on what kind of meat you can consume on the keto diet.
Such things as beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish and game meats are all allowed, just don’t forget to eat some vegetables.
What meats are not keto-friendly?
All processed meats are considered unhealthy, regardless of whether you’re on the keto diet.
Even if you ignore the additives and preservation, many processed meats are filled with high-carb fillers, including sugar.
Such things as hot dogs, ham, and most lunch meats are not keto-friendly.
Closing Thoughts
Now that we’ve taken you through 30 different ways steaks can help you with your keto diet journey, we hope you’re feeling inspired to try some of these recipes out for yourself.
After all, there’s nothing quite like a good steak, and when it’s prepared the keto way, it can be an incredibly satisfying and delicious meal.
If you have any questions or comments about this article, feel free to leave them down below, and we’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
In the meantime, happy cooking!
