7 Keto Dinners
Keto Beef Stew
4-6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
2 lb. beef chuck roast, cut into 1" pieces
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz. Baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into rounds
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. tomato paste
6 c.low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp. freshly chopped rosemary
DIRECTIONS
Pat beef dry with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Working in batches, add beef and sear on all sides until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pot and repeat with remaining beef, adding more oil as necessary.
To same pot, add mushrooms and cook until golden and crispy, 5 minutes. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add tomato paste and and stir to coat vegetables.
Add broth, thyme, rosemary, and beef to pot and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until beef is tender, 50 minutes to an hour.
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Keto Meatballs
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
FOR THE SAUCE
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. dried oregano
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl combine beef, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 16 meatballs.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
To the same skillet, add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper.
Add meatballs back to skillet, cover and simmer until sauce has thickened, 15 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan before serving.
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Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 pork loin chops
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. freshly minced rosemary
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°. Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl mix together butter, rosemary, and garlic. Set aside.
In an oven safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil then add pork chops. Sear until golden, 4 minutes, flip and cook 4 minutes more. Brush pork chops generously with garlic butter.
Place skillet in oven and cook until cooked through (145° for medium), 10-12 minutes. Serve with more garlic butter.
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 slices thick-cut bacon
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lbs.)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. ranch seasoning
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
Chopped chives, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, flipping once, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and top with mozzarella. Cover the skillet and cook, until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Crumble and sprinkle bacon and chives on top before serving.
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Keto Chicken Parmesan
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. almond flour
3 large eggs, beaten
3 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. dried oregano
Vegetable oil
3/4 c. low-carb sugar-free tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves, for topping
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°. Using a sharp knife, cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Place eggs and almond flour in 2 separate shallow bowls. In a third shallow bowl, combine Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
Working with one at a time, dip chicken cutlets into almond flour, then eggs, and then Parmesan mixture, pressing to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Work in batches as necessary, adding more oil when needed.
Transfer fried cutlets to a 9"-x-13" baking dish, evenly spread tomato sauce on each cutlet and top with mozzarella.
Bake until cheese is melty, 10 to 12 minutes. If desired, broil until cheese is golden, 3 minutes.
Top with basil and more Parmesan before serving.
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Garlicky Lemon Mahi-Mahi
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 (4-oz.) mahi-mahi fillets
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. asparagus
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 lemon, sliced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil. Add mahi-mahi and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
To skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.
To skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then stir in lemon, zest, juice, and parsley. Remove from heat, then return mahi-mahi and asparagus to skillet and spoon over sauce.
Garnish with more parsley before serving.
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Keto Chili
6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" strips
1/4 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tbsp. smoked paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 c. low-sodium beef broth
Sour cream, for garnish
Shredded cheddar, for garnish
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Sliced avocado, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon. When bacon is crisp, remove from pot with a slotted spoon. Add onion, celery, pepper, and mushrooms to pot and cook until soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Push vegetables to one side of the pan and add beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains. Drain fat and return to heat.
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook 2 minutes more. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Let cook 10 to 15 more minutes, until most of the broth has evaporated.
Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, reserved bacon, cheese, green onions, and avocado.
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