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Keto Corned Beef and Cabbage (Pressure Cooker)

instant pot keto corned beef and cabbage on a plate

If you do not have hours and hours to simmer corned beef, this recipe is for you. Keto corned beef and cabbage gets amazing tenderness and flavor in a fraction of the time, right in a pressure cooker. Corned beef is basically pickled beef, brisket submerged in a salty brine that adds flavor and helps … Read more

Keto Chicken Fajita Skillet (Stovetop, 30 Minutes)

keto chicken fajita skillet with condiments in the background

Who does not love the smell and flavor of fajitas cooking? Keto chicken fajita skillet is loaded with veggies, and it skips the messy grill entirely. This is the stovetop version, easy enough for a weeknight. My own air fryer version is another good option if you would rather use that instead. Bell peppers and … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Burgers (Ready in 15 Minutes)

keto air fryer burgers on a plate

Forget the grill, these air fryer burgers are big, beefy, and ready in almost no time. Keto air fryer burgers use just a handful of ingredients, mixed right into the meat. This is different from my Butter Burgers, this version seasons the beef itself and cooks entirely in the air fryer, no stovetop needed at … Read more

Keto Hungarian Goulash (Slow Cooker, Paprika Sauce)

hungarian keto goulash in white serving bowls with parsley and spoons nearby

This is one of those recipes that only takes a few minutes to get into the slow cooker, and then you can walk away entirely. Keto Hungarian goulash comes back to a rich, paprika-loaded sauce and genuinely tender beef. Spoon this over creamy mashed cauliflower and you have a real dinner worth coming home to. … Read more

Keto Teriyaki Sauce (Easy, Garlicky, No Cornstarch)

keto teriyaki sauce in a glass jar with scallions, ginger and garlic nearby

So many teriyaki sauce recipes are timid, just a wee bit of garlic and a wee bit of ginger. Keto teriyaki sauce is not afraid of flavor, and I have amped up both. This works as a dipping sauce, a marinade, or just a way to add a pop of flavor to whatever you are … Read more

Keto Sausage Stew (Easy, Meaty, Ready in 30)

keto sausage stew in individual size black square dishes on a bed of mashed cauliflower

Love sausage but you’re tired of same-old same-old? This keto Sausage Stew is loaded with big chunks of sausage, oodles of flavor, and plenty of veggies — it is one deliciously different stew. I love the versatility here, I change up the sausage variety depending on my mood, and serve it with pasta for the … Read more

Keto Italian Ground Turkey and Peppers (One Skillet)

keto turkey and peppers in a red rustic bowl with a second in the background

When you are short on time but still want something tasty and nutritious, this is the recipe to reach for. Keto Italian ground turkey and peppers is loaded with flavor and just 3 net carbs per serving. This is a genuine one-skillet wonder, my husband, who insists he cannot cook, makes this one for the … Read more

Keto Texas-Style Chili (Slow Cooker, No Beans)

easy keto chili in a bowl with avocado on top

There is nothing meatier or chunkier than a big bowl of real chili. Keto Texas-style chili is loaded with flavor and none of the beans or starchy thickeners. This is a genuine set-it-and-forget-it recipe, once everything is in the slow cooker, it just needs time to turn tender and delicious. Get a good, dark brown … Read more

Keto Oven-Roasted Peruvian Chicken (No Rotisserie Needed)

oven roasted peruvian chicken on a platter with green sauce in the background

If you find yourself craving the intense, char-grilled flavor of Peruvian rotisserie chicken, this oven version gets you there. Keto oven-roasted Peruvian chicken needs no rotisserie or fancy equipment. A vibrant, herby green sauce goes alongside for dipping, and this is genuinely simple enough for a weeknight, using an economical cut of chicken. Do not … Read more

Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado Salad

cucumber, tomato, avocado salad in a scalloped serving bowl

If you only ever fall in love with one salad – make it this Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado Salad. This salad is sooo much more than just chopped veggies in a bowl. It’s all that, sure, but the lovely, light and herby dressing really adds so much pizzazz to this simple salad. This works just as … Read more

Keto Chili Spice Mix (Texas-Inspired, Salt-Free)

keto chili spice mix on a table with veggies in the background

A great chili spice mix genuinely makes all the difference in a pot of chili. Keto chili spice mix is my own Texas-inspired blend, and it keeps pots of chili tasting genuinely great. This is also a salt-free blend, do not worry, the spices come alive plenty on their own once they hit the pot. … Read more

Keto Korean Beef Bowl (Ready in 25 Minutes)

Keto Korean Beef Bowl with garlic and ginger in the background

This is not another cheese and bacon keto recipe, and that is exactly the point. Keto Korean beef bowl has real beefiness with a touch of sweetness, on the table in about 25 minutes. I love the versatility here, cauliflower rice for me, regular rice for the rest of the family, same pot of beef … Read more

Keto Mustard Glazed Pork Loin (Sweet and Tangy)

brown sugar mustard glaze pork roast

Picture this, moist, tender pork with a sweet and tangy glaze that is just the right amount of sticky. Keto mustard glazed pork loin is one of my favorite keto pork recipes. Pork loin is a great cut for roasting, it cooks quickly, stays moist if you do not overcook it, and takes on flavor … Read more

Keto Pot Roast with Bacon (Slow Cooker, Lick-Worthy Gravy)

keto pot roast with bacon on a serving platter with gravy

Bacon makes almost everything better, and a slow cooker pot roast is no exception. Keto pot roast with bacon has tender, juicy meat and a gravy genuinely worth licking the plate for. This is a surprisingly simple recipe for how good it tastes. Look for a cheap, tough cut of beef, rump, chuck, blade, or … Read more

Keto Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin (Easier Than It Looks)

sausage stuffed pork tenderloin on a platter

Pork tenderloin is a genuine blank canvas, medallions, stuffed, grilled, roasted, stir-fried, it takes to almost anything. Keto sausage stuffed pork tenderloin is deceptively easy, and it always looks like more effort went into it than actually did. This comes together in three simple steps, prepare the pork, prepare the sausage filling, and bake. Trim … Read more

Keto Mini Meatloaf (No Breadcrumbs, No Fillers Needed)

easy mini keto meatloaf on a white serving tray

I hated meatloaf growing up, my parents made a bland, boring version that gave the whole dish a bad reputation. Keto mini meatloaf is my answer, developed originally for a catering client who wanted the best meatloaf around, now ketoized. No breadcrumbs, no pork rinds, no almond flour, none of that here. A clever combination … Read more

Keto Baked Sauerkraut and Sausage (One Dish, No Stirring)

keto sauerkraut and sausage in a cast iron baking dish

Even people who insist they do not like sauerkraut end up won over by this one. Keto baked sauerkraut and sausage is a genuine one-dish dinner, nothing to stir, nothing to babysit. This is different from my other sauerkraut and sausage recipes, this one bakes in the oven in a single dish, no pressure cooker … Read more

Keto Beef Barbacoa (Slow Cooker, Big Bold Flavor)

keto beef barbacoa in a serving bowl.

This is a genuinely great cheap keto recipe, a tough and inexpensive cut of beef turned into something big, bold, and loaded with flavor. Keto beef barbacoa is tender, juicy, and effortlessly made in the slow cooker. Use it in tacos, piled on nachos, wrapped in your favorite tortilla, or over a bed of greens … Read more

Keto Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Mushrooms (No-Fail)

beef tenderloin steaks with mushrooms

Do not be afraid of beef tenderloin. Yes, it is a pricier cut, but it is not tricky to cook, and the flavor is genuinely worth it. Keto beef tenderloin steaks with mushrooms are impressive enough for company. A digital thermometer is not optional here. It is the difference between a steak cooked exactly how … Read more

Keto Pickles (Sweet, Tangy, No Canning Required)

sweet and tangy keto pickles in jars

Making your own pickles is easier than most people think, and it genuinely does not need any special canning equipment. Keto pickles are sweet, tangy, and crunchy, ready to eat in well under 15 minutes of hands-on time. A mandolin makes quick work of the slicing, since you will be cutting through a fair amount … Read more

Keto Turkey Stock (Collagen-Rich, Stovetop Method)

homemade turkey stock in containers for freezing

A leftover turkey carcass has only one sensible destination, the stock pot. Keto turkey stock is rich in collagen and protein, and it adds real flavor to soups, gravies, and casseroles all year. This takes patience, there is no getting around that, but it makes a more flavorful stock than any shortcut method I have … Read more

Keto Leftover Turkey Soup (Loaded with Vegetables)

keto leftover turkey vegetable soup in bowls with spoons

Once the feast is over and you have a pile of bones and good meat left to use, this is what I make with it. Keto leftover turkey soup is loaded with vegetables and real turkey stock. Save the carcass, do not throw it out. Simmering the bones with a few aromatics gives you a … Read more

Keto Sausage Stuffing (Stuffing or Dressing, No Bread)

two small bowls filled with keto stuffing

If you are cooking a holiday turkey, this belongs on your table. Keto sausage stuffing is simple, loaded with flavor, and leftovers genuinely taste even better the next day. Stuffing and dressing are not quite the same thing, stuffing goes inside the bird, dressing cooks alongside it as a separate side dish. This recipe works … Read more

Keto Turkey Gravy (Real Pan Drippings, No Flour)

Keto Turkey Gravy in a gravy boat with gourds in the background

No holiday feast is complete without gravy, and this one skips the flour entirely. Keto turkey gravy starts with real pan drippings, so save those after roasting your bird. Xanthan gum is a genuinely powerful thickener, and it does not behave the way flour or cornstarch does. Start small, and let it rest a few … Read more

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