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Keto Roast Beef (Low and Slow, Just 2 Ingredients)

sliced roast beef on a board with a fork

This is one of my favorite ways to transform a cheap cut of beef into something genuinely delicious. Keto roast beef is just season, roast, rest, and slice, nothing more complicated than that. I take big cuts like inside or outside round, top round, eye of round, sirloin, or even ribeye, and cook them low … Read more

Keto Chicken Chili (Big and Bold Texas Flavor)

Keto chicken chili in a skillet.

When you are craving a hearty bowl of chili but want it on the table faster, chicken is the answer. Keto chicken chili cooks much more quickly than the beef version, with just as much big, bold flavor. This is different from my Texas-Style Chili, that one is beef and takes longer in the slow … Read more

Keto Fiesta Smoked Chicken Breast (Low and Slow)

smoked chicken breast on a platter with cucumbers salsa in the background

Nothing says summer like low and slow smoked meats. Keto fiesta smoked chicken breast is decked out with a flavorful rub that pairs beautifully with real smoke flavor. No smoker? No problem, I will show you how to make this in the oven or on the grill too. Use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts specifically here. … Read more

Keto Cucumber Salsa (Bright, Crunchy, Do-Ahead)

cucumber salsa in a bowl with tomatoes in the background

Bright, citrusy, and genuinely crunchy, this is all you need to get a fiesta going. Keto cucumber salsa is easy to make and does not have to be tomato-based to bring the flavor. This goes great on low-carb tortilla chips, or spooned over any grilled or smoked meat. It is also a genuinely easy make-ahead … 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 Air Fryer Asparagus with Garlic (20 Minutes)

air fryer asparagus on a platter with a lemon wedge

This is the simplest of my asparagus recipes, just garlic, oil, salt, and pepper, and it genuinely does not need anything else. Keto air fryer asparagus with garlic is quick, crispy, and roasted to perfection. Wash the asparagus thoroughly, the brush-like tips hide grit since asparagus grows partly underground. Nobody wants gritty asparagus. Chef Jenn’s … Read more

Keto Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer, 25 Minutes)

keto chicken teriyaki skewers on a white plate

Who does not love chicken teriyaki on a stick? Keto teriyaki chicken skewers are tender, juicy, and smothered in a thick, garlicky sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Chicken thighs are meaty and fatty enough to hold up well to both air fryer heat and the grill. Chicken breast works too, just watch it does … Read more

Keto Roasted Cajun Chicken (Brined for Max Flavor)

whole baked cajun chicken

There is something genuinely satisfying about putting a whole roasted chicken on the table. Keto roasted Cajun chicken has that golden brown, irresistible skin, and because it is brined, the meat is succulent and flavored all the way through. This needs some real planning ahead, the brine alone takes 8 hours or overnight, but the … 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 Guacamole (Creamy, Ready in 10 Minutes)

easy keto guacamole on a table with chips and veggies in the background.

If you usually reach for store-bought guacamole out of convenience, save your money for this instead. Keto guacamole is creamy, loaded with flavor, and takes just a handful of ingredients. This comes together in a few minutes with fresh, perfectly ripe avocados doing most of the work. Knowing how to pick a good avocado genuinely … 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 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 Asparagus and Green Beans with Lemon and Pecans

keto asparagus and green beans on a black plate

Why choose one keto vegetable when you can have two? Keto asparagus and green beans with lemon and pecans brings bright lemon and a genuinely nutty crunch to the table. This is a great make-ahead side too, prep the vegetables in advance, and just drizzle the sauce and add the topping right before serving. Use … 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 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 Chicken Stir Fry (Chicken Chop Suey, Ready in 20)

Keto Chicken Stir Fry on a plate with chopsticks on the side

This dish has saved me on more busy nights than I can count. Keto chicken stir fry, also known as chicken chop suey, needs just a handful of ingredients and comes together faster than takeout would even arrive. Chop suey and chow mein are not the same thing, chow mein includes noodles, while chop suey … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas (Ready in 30 Minutes)

two portions of air fryer fajitas on square cast iron plates

I held out a long time before getting an air fryer, a one-trick appliance felt unnecessary until my oven broke and I picked up a combo unit out of necessity. Keto air fryer chicken fajitas are one of the reasons I barely use my oven anymore. Not all air fryers run the same though, so … Read more

Keto Nut Crackers (Almond and Pecan, Dairy-Free Recipe)

keto crackers

Dairy-free keto crackers with real crunch are genuinely hard to find. Keto nut crackers solve that with almond and pecan flour instead of cheese, and they hold up well as a grab-and-go snack. I keep nut flours on hand so I usually skip making pecan flour from scratch, though the from-scratch method is easy enough … Read more

Keto Roasted Vegetables (Mix and Match Sheet Pan Side)

serve and enjoy

Tired of the same handful of side dishes on repeat? Keto roasted vegetables are the fix, since the exact mix changes every time based on what you already have in the fridge. I usually build mine around cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, shallots, and garlic, but the technique works with almost any keto-friendly vegetable you want to … Read more

Keto Chicken Bone Broth (Pressure Cooker, Ready in 90 Minutes)

I used to keep big stock pots simmering almost around the clock back when I worked as a chef, since nothing beats stock made from scratch. Keto chicken bone broth gets you that same cooked-all-day flavor, but in about 90 minutes with a pressure cooker. The best part is that you get a great dinner … Read more

Keto Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Chicken Stew, Pressure Cooker)

keto chicken cacciatore served

Keto Italian chicken stew, or keto chicken cacciatore if you prefer the fancier name, is one of the easiest weeknight dinners I make. Cooked in a pressure cooker with ingredients you probably already have, you can prep and eat this in about 40 minutes. The pressure cooker gets you cooked-all-day flavor without the all-day wait, … Read more

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