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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 Zucchini Pizza Boats (Build Your Own, Kid-Approved)

zucchini pizza boats on a black plate with a napkin and tomato in the background

This is one of the easiest ways I know to sneak in more vegetables, and my kids genuinely eat these without complaint. Keto zucchini pizza boats let everyone build their own, exactly the way they like it. I put out all our favorite pizza toppings and everyone assembles their own boat before a quick trip … Read more

Keto New Orleans BBQ Shrimp (No Grill, No Barbecue Required)

Keto New Orleans BBQ Shrimp served on a plate

There is no actual barbecue involved in this dish, despite the name, and no grill required either. Keto New Orleans BBQ shrimp is a Southern classic built around a rich, garlicky, buttery sauce instead. This comes together with just a handful of ingredients and very little effort. Remove the shrimp tails before cooking, tail-on shrimp … Read more

Keto Salmon Chowder (Thick, Chunky, Ready in 30 Minutes)

creamy keto salmon chowder in a serving dish

I will admit it, I am addicted to thick, creamy, chunky keto soups, and this one is the reason why. Keto salmon chowder is good enough that I sometimes cook salmon specifically to have leftovers for this soup. I keep individually frozen salmon portions on hand just for this reason. Once you get comfortable with … Read more

Keto Beef Stroganoff (Pressure Cooker, Ready in 40 Minutes)

instant pot beef stroganoff

Beef stroganoff always felt like a fancy, all-day project growing up. Keto beef stroganoff proves it does not have to be, using a pressure cooker to get that same cooked-all-day flavor in well under an hour. Ground beef keeps this fast, though stew beef works too if you have more time and want a different … Read more

Keto Cabbage Roll in a Bowl (Ready in Under 30 Minutes)

Cabbage Roll in a Bowl with a fork.

This is one of my go-to save-dinner meals, the kind you make when you are staring into the fridge with no plan at all. Keto cabbage roll in a bowl gets you all the flavor of a classic cabbage roll, minus the rolling and stuffing. It is also known as unstuffed cabbage rolls, and it … Read more

Keto Pizza Sauce (Big Batch in the Pressure Cooker)

pizza sauce in a bowl with garlic and cheese in the background

A lot of people spend more than they need to on jarred keto pizza sauce, and the taste rarely lives up to the price. Keto pizza sauce made at home costs a fraction of what the commercial jars run, and takes almost no hands-on effort. A pressure cooker turns this into a genuinely fast recipe, … Read more

Keto Green Goddess Stuffed Chicken Breast (Easy Dinner)

green goddess stuffed chicken served

This was the dish clients ordered most back when I was catering, since it looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Keto Green Goddess stuffed chicken breast hides a savory, herby filling inside a pocket of chicken, and a buttery pan sauce forms underneath as it bakes. The stuffing is my own Green … Read more

Keto Cajun Salmon with Shrimp and Cream Sauce (One-Pan Dinner)

Keto cajun salmon with broccoli on a plate

If your day-to-day cooking has been missing real flavor lately, this is the fix. Keto Cajun salmon with shrimp and cream sauce brings big, bold flavor to tender seafood in one pan, minimal chopping required. This is on the table in about 25 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Get good quality, wild-caught salmon … Read more

Keto Garlic Steak and Mushrooms (Ready in About 20 Minutes)

Keto Garlic Steak & Mushrooms on a rectangular platter

There are nights I want something bold and steakhouse-tasting without a long ingredient list or a long wait. Keto garlic steak and mushrooms is exactly that, big flavor from a quick marinade and a hot skillet. I cut the steak and mushrooms into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly, and I use a fattier cut … Read more

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