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Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

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Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe – How To Make The Best Perfect Easy Cheesy Low Carb Comfort Food Meal With Broccoli and Cheese – With The Video Tutorial.

Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe - How To Make The Best Perfect Easy Cheesy Low Carb

Keto Ground Beef Casserole

This Keto Ground Beef Casserole Dish is really easy to prepare and makes a hearty comfort food meal that the whole family will enjoy. 

The best part is that it’s especially perfect for busy weeknights, with the whole meal coming together incredibly quickly and you can even meal prep it ahead of time to quickly throw into the oven as need be. 

The Simple Ingredients For The Delicious Meal

The Simple Ingredients For The Delicious Meal

Here are the simple keto diet ingredients that you’ll need to the easy recipe, along with ideas ingredient adaptations to create the perfect meal to suit your own tastes, budget and dietary requirements. 

Beef Mince – for the ground meat element I’ve included ground beef mince, you’ll find that the higher the fat content of the meat, the lower the cost, so it’s up to your budget and whether you prefer to include more healthy fats in your diet whether you go for a higher fat or lean ground beef option.

You could also swap for ground turkey, ground chicken, pork or lamb in the simple recipe. 

Onion & Garlic – chopped onion and garlic adds flavor and nutritious vegetables to the great recipe. You can use as little or as much of each ingredient, depending on how many carbs you’d like to allocate to the dish, with onion being slightly higher in carbs than other low carb vegetables. 

Adding broccoli to the large skillet

Broccoli – chopped broccoli florets add in flavor, nutritious greens and help the meal to go further and be more filling. You can swap for cauliflower or cauliflower rice, mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, bell peppers or add in any chopped low carb vegetables you’d like. 

Cream – to make a creamy sauce that’s low in g net carbs, I’ve included a combination of sour cream and heavy cream. You can feel free to swap one of the creamy ingredients for cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese or cottage cheese instead, if that’s what you prefer and have available. 

Cheese – I find that a good casserole appeals to picky eaters by including plenty of grated cheese within the casserole and crispy, golden brown cheese baked on top. You can use grated cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese or your cheese mix of choice. 

Seasonings – season the hearty meal simply with salt and black pepper, or add in your choice of seasoning such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, taco seasoning or Italian seasonings. 

How to make keto ground beef casserole recipe

Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

  • 1.1lbs/500g Ground Beef Mince
  • 1/2-1 Onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Head of Broccoli, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • Sea Salt, Black Pepper or any other Seasoning, to taste
  • Coconut oil, olive oil or butter, for frying
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F/180F and get out a casserole dish, greasing it if need be. 
  2. Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium heat to high heat and add a little of the coconut oil, olive oil or butter to start melting. 
  3. While the pan is warming up, open up the package of ground beef and season it to taste.  
  4. Once the pan is hot enough, add in the seasoned mince, chopped onion and garlic and cook, tossing frequently, until fully browned. 
  5. Once the meat mixture has fully browned, add in the prepared chopped broccoli florets and cook for a couple of minutes to start softening. 
  6. Pour the sour cream and heavy cream over the ground beef mixture and toss until well combined.
  7. Heat the complete meal through and then move it all to the prepared baking dish. 
  8. Add half a cup of the grated cheese and toss well until combined, then top the casserole with the remaining grated cheese, or more to cover completely with grated cheese.
  9. Place the low carb casserole in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes baking time or until crisp and golden brown on top, serve immediately and then store any cooled to room temperature leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy within a day.
Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe - How To Make The Best Perfect Easy Cheesy Low Carb Comfort Food Meal - With The Video Tutorial.

​Healthy Casserole Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the cheesy keto ground beef casserole being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube. 

More Easy Keto Ground Beef Recipes

Keto Beef Stroganoff

Keto Burger Toppings Ideas

Keto Ground Beef Stir Fry

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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Yield: 4

Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe - How To Make The Best Perfect Easy Cheesy Low Carb

Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe – How To Make The Best Perfect Easy Cheesy Low Carb Comfort Food Meal With Broccoli and Cheese – With The Video Tutorial.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.1lbs/500g Ground Beef Mince
  • 1/2-1 Onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Head of Broccoli, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • Sea Salt, Black Pepper or any other Seasoning, to taste
  • Coconut oil, olive oil or butter, for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F/180F and get out a casserole dish, greasing it if need be. 
  2. Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium heat to high heat and add a little of the coconut oil, olive oil or butter to start melting. 
  3. While the pan is warming up, open up the package of ground beef and season it to taste.  
  4. Once the pan is hot enough, add in the seasoned mince, chopped onion and garlic and cook, tossing frequently, until fully browned. 
  5. Once the meat mixture has fully browned, add in the prepared chopped broccoli florets and cook for a couple of minutes to start softening. 
  6. Pour the sour cream and heavy cream over the ground beef mixture and toss until well combined.
  7. Heat the complete meal through and then move it all to the prepared baking dish. 
  8. Add half a cup of the grated cheese and toss well until combined, then top the casserole with the remaining grated cheese, or more to cover completely with grated cheese.
  9. Place the low carb casserole in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes baking time or until crisp and golden brown on top, serve immediately and then store any cooled to room temperature leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy within a day.
© Easy Keto Living
Cuisine: Dinner / Category: Keto Dinner Recipes

Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe

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Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe – How To Make An Easy Keto Sugar Free Dessert Treat With Lemon – with the full video tutorial.

Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe - How To Make An Easy Keto Sugar Free Dessert

Low Carb Panna Cotta

This low carb panna cotta is an indulgent way to enjoy the traditional Italian dessert in a way that’s keto diet approved. 

I absolutely adore panna cottas as an easy, creamy dessert and have in fact already shared a chocolate panna cotta recipe on my blog. This version is a light, luscious and lemony elegant keto dessert. 

The Simple Ingredients For The Easy Recipe

The simple ingredients for the easy keto dessert recipe

Here are all of the ingredients that you’ll need to create the easy sweet treat: 

Gelatin Powder – is my gelling agent of choice in the gelatin mixture of the sweet recipe. 

Heavy Cream – to create the perfect silky texture and provide plenty of healthy fats, heavy cream is incorporated into the elegant dessert. You can feel free to swap for heavy whipping cream, double cream or any other cream you’re able to get your hands on.

To create a fully dairy free dessert, you can swap the cream for full fat coconut milk or coconut cream to instead to easily whip up a creamy keto coconut panna cotta. 

Mixing-creamy-ingredients

Unsweetened Almond Milk – a traditional panna cotta usually combines together milk and cream, as this is a keto friendly recipe, almond milk is swapped for the whole milk. You can feel free to swap the almond milk for whatever milk you usually include in your diet. 

Stevia – is the sweetness that I usually include in a keto recipe. You can swap for your low-carb diet sweetener or sugar substitute of choice such as monk fruit sweetener or a swerve confectioners sweetener if you’d like instead. You can also add in additional sweetener if you’d prefer a sweeter healthy dessert. 

Lemon – this lemon panna cotta dessert recipe is infused with fresh lemon to create a wonderfully citrusy treat. You can swap the lemon for orange zest and juice or vanilla extract for the panna cotta flavor you’d prefer. 

How to make sugar free low carb keto panna cotta

Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe

  • 2 teaspoons Gelatin
  • 1/3 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Stevia or Low Carb Sweetener of Choice
  • 1/2-1 Lemon
  1. Sprinkle the gelatin into a small bowl, pour over the cold water, mix to combine and to help the gelatin dissolve in the water, then set it aside for 5 to 10 minutes to let the gelatin bloom.
  2. Pour the heavy cream, almond milk and stevia into a small saucepan, then grate the lemon zest over the top, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the lemon over a fine-mesh sieve to catch any pips while the lemon juice is added to the mixture.
  3. Move the pot to the stove top, place it over medium heat and cook until the cream mixture has warmed through and starts to steam, but is not yet at boiling point.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the bloomed gelatin over the creamy mixture, then quickly whisk well to fully combine and dissolve the gelatin in the dessert.
  5. Allow the delicious dessert dish to cool to room temperature, then pour the panna cotta mixture out into individual small bowls, jars, special molds or ramekins and carefully cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Place the delicious keto panna cotta into the fridge for at least a few hours or overnight, to fully set, then you can enjoy as is or topped with a handful of fresh berries such as fresh strawberries or your favorite sugar free topping.
Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe - How To Make An Easy Keto Sugar Free Dessert Treat With Lemon - with the full video tutorial.

Sugar Free Panna Cotta Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the keto panna cotta recipe being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube. 

More Easy Keto Desserts

Almond Milk Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Mousse With Coconut Milk

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Keto Cheesecake Fluff

Keto Coconut Cookies

Keto Fat Bombs

Keto Raspberry Mousse

Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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Yield: 4

Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe

Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe - How To Make An Easy Keto Sugar Free Dessert

Low Carb Panna Cotta Recipe – How To Make An Easy Keto Sugar Free Dessert Treat With Lemon – with the full video tutorial.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Gelatin
  • 1/3 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Stevia or Low Carb Sweetener of Choice
  • 1/2-1 Lemon

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the gelatin into a small bowl, pour over the cold water, mix to combine and to help the gelatin dissolve in the water, then set it aside for 5 to 10 minutes to let the gelatin bloom.
  2. Pour the heavy cream, almond milk and stevia into a small saucepan, then grate the lemon zest over the top, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the lemon over a fine-mesh sieve to catch any pips while the lemon juice is added to the mixture.
  3. Move the pot to the stove top, place it over medium heat and cook until the cream mixture has warmed through and starts to steam, but is not yet at boiling point.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the bloomed gelatin over the creamy mixture, then quickly whisk well to fully combine and dissolve the gelatin in the dessert.
  5. Allow the delicious dessert dish to cool to room temperature, then pour the panna cotta mixture out into individual small bowls, jars, special molds or ramekins and carefully cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Place the delicious keto panna cotta into the fridge for at least a few hours or overnight, to fully set, then you can enjoy as is or topped with a handful of fresh berries such as fresh strawberries or your favorite sugar free topping.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 159
© Easy Keto Living
Cuisine: Desserts / Category: Keto Desserts

Keto Lidl Finds

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Keto Lidl Finds – Budget Low Carb Foods Grocery Shopping Products List from Lidl Supermarket – with a video tour of food finds at a local store.

Keto Lidl Finds - Budget Low Carb Foods Grocery Shopping List

Keto Lidl Finds

These keto lidl finds are all low carb high fat diet approved foods that you’ll discover at the budget friendly grocery store chain. 

In addition to the staples, you also may find limited time special offers that are low in g carbs, so there’s always something surprising in store. 

Healthy Fats

Keto Lidl Healthy Fats - Butter

Including plenty of healthy fats on a keto diet helps to achieve macro targets, and there’s plenty of options at Lidl stores that you can incorporate into all kinds of keto diet recipes. 

Here are some items that you’ll find at LIdl:

  • Butter
  • Coconut Oil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Peanut Butter
  • Avocado
  • Sour Cream
  • Heavy Cream
  • Eggs

Meat and Seafood

Fresh fatty meat and seafood

Continuing on from healthy fats, you’ll find a choice of meats and seafood at low prices that are naturally high in both protein and fats while being low in total carbs.

You’ll find fresh, frozen as well as prepared meats such as deli meats, just be sure to read the nutritional info carefully on packaged meats, keeping an eye out for hidden sugars that will add to your daily g net carbs count. 

Some essentials include:

  • Beef – mince, steak, stewing, corned beef
  • Chicken – whole, thighs, wings, breasts
  • Turkey – mince, roast
  • Lamb – mince, roast, stewing pieces, chops
  • Pork – ham, bacon
  • Salmon, cod and other seafood varieties you can find

Lidl Keto Vegetables List

Lidl Keto Vegetables

You’ll find almost of the possible keto approved vegetables on offer at Lidl supermarkets that you can include in your weekly meal plan.

Enjoy fresh vegetables raw in a salad or cooked into meals. Be sure to check both the fresh produce and frozen foods section for a variety of vegetables, with frozen often being more economically friendly, being easily accessible in your freezer and resulting in less food waste.

Here’s a list of low carb friendly vegetable for you:

  • Mushrooms
  • Broccoli
  • Zucchini
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Avocado
  • Cabbage
  • Eggplant
  • Cauliflower
  • Peppers
  • Celery
  • Tomatoes
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Leeks

Fruit

Fruit weekly offers

There’s a choice of both fresh and frozen fruit that’s low carb friendly, including lemons, limes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.

You may even be lucky enough to find a keto approved fruit in the weekly offers, such as the above pictured lemons for only 49 cents a bag.

Dairy

Low carb grocery store cheese selection

There’s a brilliant choice of keto friendly dairy options at Lidl supermarkets, with most dairy options being naturally low in g carbs and high in g fat and g protein, making them excellent additions to your food diary. 

Some of my favorite dairy varieties include: 

  • Cheese – parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese
  • Cream cheese
  • Mascarpone cheese
  • Cottage cheese
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Heavy cream & sour cream

Pantry Staples

Pantry staples including almond milk and coconut milk

Stock your pantry with a selection of ingredients to be able to create and transform regular meals into tasty low carb, keto friendly dishes. 

Here are some of my favorite health options to find at Lidl stores: 

  • Almond Milk
  • Coconut Milk
  • Peanut butter
  • Ground Almonds
  • Shredded coconut
  • Seasoning – salt, black pepper, oregano, turmeric, paprika
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Jars of pickles and olives

Snacks

85 per cent dark chocoalte blocks

The best tips I can give you for helping you stay on plan is to stock your pantry and fridge with keto-approved snack options so that you’re not tempted by foods that will see you go off plan. 

Some of my handy low-carb health friendly options include:

  • 85% Dark Chocolate
  • Nuts and Seeds – peanuts, almonds, pine nuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds
  • Jerky or Pork Rinds
  • Sugar free jelly/jello
  • Halo top (or the Lidl equivalent)
  • Tea and Coffee
Keto Lidl Finds - Budget Low Carb Foods Grocery Shopping List from Lidl Supermarket - with a video tour of food finds at a local store.

Keto Lidl Video Tour

Here’s a Keto Lidl video tour of my local store, with a look at the range of food finds. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

More Keto Shopping Lists

Aldi Keto Finds

Aldi Keto Snacks List

Easy Low Carb Snacks

Tesco Keto Foods

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe

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Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe – Easy Low Carb High-Protein & Gluten-Free Breakfast Idea – with the full video tutorial.

Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe - Easy Low Carb High-Protein & Gluten-Free Breakfast Idea

Keto Protein Pancakes

This keto protein pancakes recipe makes a super high protein breakfast option that you can enjoy warm straight from the stove top or allow to cool then keep in the fridge to grab and go as a speedy breakfast option.

The best thing is that you’ll only need 4 main ingredients and the simple protein pancakes recipe comes together really quickly so it makes a brilliant quick high protein dish to enjoy for breakfast or breakfast for dinner any day of the week.

The Simple Ingredients For The Easy Recipe

The healthy ingredients you'll need for the easy recipe

Here are the ingredients that you’ll need to create the easy low carb pancakes: 

Onion – slightly higher in g net carbs than other vegetables, so use as little or as much as you’d like, depending on how many carbs you’d like to allocate to your meal. You can chop, dice or grate the onion into the low-carb pancakes batter.

Mince – I’ve included ground beef mince, but you can feel free to swap for another mince such as turkey, lamb, chicken or pork instead depending on your tastes and dietary requirements. The mince adds plenty of flavor as well as grams of protein to the pancakes that make a healthy breakfast meal. 

Mixing the ingredients together

Seasonings – add in your seasoning of choice to flavor the keto pancake recipe to your own personal tastes, I simply added in a few shakes of salt, but you could also add in black pepper, oregano, Italian seasoning or garlic powder.

Eggs – even more protein is added to the protein pancake recipe by way of eggs to bind the batter together, without the need for any flour at all. 

Extra Ingredients – you can flavor or season your delicious pancakes with your low carb diet friendly ingredients of choice, and enjoy your portion as is or topped with sour cream for more healthy fats. 

How to make easy low carb keto protein pancakes

Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe

  • 1/4-1/2 Onion, Peeled and Diced
  • 12oz/350g Ground Beef Mince
  • Salt, Black Pepper & Any Other Seasoning, to taste
  • 6 Large Eggs 
  1. Heat a skillet or large nonstick frying pan over medium heat on the stove top and add your choice of coconut oil, cooking spray or butter to melt. 
  2. Once the frying pan is hot, carefully add in the diced onion, meat, salt and any other seasoning you’d like. 
  3. Cook the meat, tossing regularly, until the meat has fully browned, then remove it from the pan and move it into a bowl. 
  4. Crack the eggs into a second bowl and whisk until well combined, then mix through the cooked meat mixture to form a low carb pancake mix. 
  5. Add a little bit more of the coconut oil or butter to the bottom of the frying pan, then drop 2 tablespoons of the batter per pancake into the hot pan in a single layer. You may have to cook the keto diet pancakes in batches, depending on the size of your frying pan, fill the pan, then once each batch of pancakes has cooked, cook more until all of the pancake batter has been used up. 
  6. Cook the low-carb protein pancakes for a 3-4 minutes a side, until golden brown on both sides, then serve immediately as is or topped with sour cream, or allow to cool completely to room temperature, then move to an airtight container and serve the perfect low carb breakfast chilled from the fridge within a couple of days. 
Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe - Easy Low Carb High-Protein & Gluten-Free Breakfast Idea - with the full video tutorial.

Keto Pancakes Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the best protein pancakes being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube. 

More Low Carb High-Protein Breakfast Ideas

Keto Corned Beef Hash

Keto Fried Eggs With Cheese

Keto Ground Beef Stir Fry

Keto Omelette Recipe

Scrambled Eggs With Cream Cheese

Yield: 8

Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe

Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe - Easy Low Carb High-Protein & Gluten-Free Breakfast Idea

Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe - Easy Low Carb High-Protein & Gluten-Free Breakfast Idea - with the full video tutorial.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4-1/2 Onion, Peeled and Diced
  • 12oz/350g Ground Beef Mince
  • Salt, Black Pepper & Any Other Seasoning, to taste
  • 6 Large Eggs

Instructions

    1. Heat a skillet or large nonstick frying pan over medium heat on the stove top and add your choice of coconut oil, cooking spray or butter to melt. 
    2. Once the frying pan is hot, carefully add in the diced onion, meat, salt and any other seasoning you’d like. 
    3. Cook the meat, tossing regularly, until the meat has fully browned, then remove it from the pan and move it into a bowl. 
    4. Crack the eggs into a second bowl and whisk until well combined, then mix through the cooked meat mixture to form a low carb pancake mix. 
    5. Add a little bit more of the coconut oil or butter to the bottom of the frying pan, then drop 2 tablespoons of the batter per pancake into the hot pan in a single layer. You may have to cook the keto diet pancakes in batches, depending on the size of your frying pan, fill the pan, then once each batch of pancakes has cooked, cook more until all of the pancake batter has been used up. 
    6. Cook the low-carb protein pancakes for a 3-4 minutes a side, until golden brown on both sides, then serve immediately as is or topped with sour cream, or allow to cool completely to room temperature, then move to an airtight container and serve the perfect low carb breakfast chilled from the fridge within a couple of days. 
    © Easy Keto Living

    Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

    Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

    Easy Keto Snacks For Beginners

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    Easy Keto Snacks For Beginners – List of the Best Low Carb Snack Ideas and Quick Recipes To Make – with a video of tasty ketogenic snack foods.

    Easy Keto Snacks For Beginners - List of the Best Low Carb Snack Ideas and Quick Recipes To Make

    Easy Keto Snacks For Beginners

    These easy keto snacks for beginners are perfect whether you’re new to the keto diet way of eating, or looking to get back on track and need a little reminder or inspiration for good keto snacks to help you on your way to achieving your own personal health and weight loss goals. 

    The good news is that most of these are quick grab-n-go keto snack ideas or may require just a little bit of prep to be able to enjoy. 

    Cheese

    Cheese and cream cheese selection

    All kinds of cheese makes a brilliant low-carb snack that you can keep in the fridge or grab cheese slices from the grocery store for an immediate snack without any preparation. 

    Here are some of my favorite cheeses: 

    • Cheddar cheese
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Parmesan cheese or Parmesan crisps
    • Cream cheese

    Healthy Fats

    Butter and other dairy options

    A spoonful of healthy fats can elevate the flavor and fat content of any of these snacks, helping your achieve your daily fat macros and keep you full until your next meal. 

    These fats can also find themselves in an easy recipe like fat bombs, chocolate mousse, cookie dough or a hot chocolate that make sweet snacks that are ketogenic diet approved. 

    These are some ideas for foods to keep in your pantry and fridge: 

    • Coconut oil
    • Olive oil
    • Heavy cream
    • Sour cream
    • Coconut milk
    • Butter 

    Eggs 

    Hard boiled eggs

    You can make a pot of hard-boiled eggs to keep in your fridge to grab as instant snacks as needed, or make devilled eggs or an egg salad as a more substantial snack with eggs. 

    Another option with eggs is to quickly whip a omelette, scrambled egg or fried eggs for a high protein snack that takes mere minutes to prepare. 

    Easy Keto Nuts and Seeds Snacks

    Easy Keto Snacks For Beginners - nuts and seeds

    When you’re craving crunchy snacks that are low in grams of net carbs, then reach for nuts and seeds. 

    The great keto snack is best enjoyed in small amounts, because the carbs can very quickly add up. 

    You can also enjoy a spoon full of almond butter or peanut butter, or pick up keto friendly peanut butter cups from a health food store or grocery store. 

    Here’s are some ideas for nuts and seeds to add to your shopping list to enjoy as a healthy snack: 

    • Macadamia nuts
    • Cashew nuts
    • Almonds
    • Brazil nuts
    • Walnuts
    • Pecan nuts
    • Coconut flakes
    • Pumpkin seeds
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Chia seeds

    More High Protein Snacks

    Pork Rinds - Easy Keto Snacks For Beginners

    In addition to the above mentioned low carb snacks, there are plenty more snack options that are keto friendly and also high in protein: 

    • Deli meats
    • Pork rinds
    • Beef jerky
    • Salami
    • Cooked chicken/meat
    • Tuna
    • Smoked salmon

    Fruit and Vegetables

    Vegetable snacks

    You’re limited to berries when it comes to fruit cravings to satsify your taste buds. 

    As for vegetables, there are plenty of low carb approved vegetables that you can snack on, such as: 

    • Cucumber
    • Celery sticks 
    • Avocado
    • Tomatoes
    • Spinach
    • Lettuce

    You may wish to make a snack platter with some sliced vegetables, or combine a couple together, along with extra virgin olive oil or sour cream, to make a speedy salad to snack on.

    Sweet Keto Snacks

    Ketogenic friendly chocolate options

    There’s a limited choice of instant keto snacks to satisfy your sweet tooth, without blowing out your macros for the day.

    Choose from dark chocolate that’s 85% plus and doesn’t have any added sugar, or a keto ice cream brand like halo top to keep those sweet cravings at bay. 

    You may also that a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate will makes a good substitute for a sweet snack that will be satisfying.

    Easy Keto Snacks For Beginners - List of the Best Low Carb Snack Ideas and Quick Recipes To Make - with a video of tasty ketogenic snack foods.

    Keto-Friendly Snacks Video

    Here’s the video showing you some of my go to best keto snacks. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

    More Low-Carb Diet Resources

    10 Keto Breakfast Without Eggs Ideas

    Aldi Keto Finds

    Keto Breakfast Cookies

    Keto Lidl Finds

    Tuna Broccoli Casserole

    Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

    Disclosure – this post contains affiliate links.

    Low Carb Tuscan Chicken Recipe

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    Low Carb Tuscan Chicken Recipe – How to make an easy creamy keto and paleo friendly chicken dinner meal with sun-dried tomatoes.

    Low Carb Tuscan Chicken Recipe - How to make an easy creamy keto and paleo friendly chicken dinner

    Low Carb Tuscan Chicken

    This low carb Tuscan chicken meal makes a wonderful keto friendly comfort food meal that the whole family will enjoy for dinner. 

    The best part is that you can adapt the low carb meal to your own tastes, dietary requirements and what is easy for you to find at local grocery stores. 

    The Keto Diet Friendly Ingredients

    The simple ingredients for the delicious recipe

    Here are the ingredients included and some ideas for more to adapt the Keto Tuscan chicken recipe to your tastes: 

    Chicken – you can include boneless and skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts in the easy weeknight dinner. You can swap for bone in and skin on, just add more cooking time. I find that there’s plenty of healthy fats in the rich sauce so having skinless boneless chicken thighs is perfect.  

    Seasoning – add your seasoning of choice to the meal, choose from simply adding in salt and ground paprika as I have done or add in black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, fresh basil or fresh parsley. 

    Vegetables – I’ve included chopped red onions, fresh garlic, sundried tomatoes and baby spinach to make a healthy, vegetable infused meal. 

    How to make the creamy garlic sauce

    Creamy Sauce – mix together heavy cream and chicken broth or chicken broth for a super flavorful creamy low carb sauce. You can swap the dairy ingredients for coconut milk, coconut cream or cashew cream to keep the recipe dairy free. 

    Extra Ingredients – make a cheesy, creamy parmesan sauce by adding in Parmesan Cheese, Cheddar Cheese or Cream Cheese.

    Sides – serve your delicious meal as is or with keto friendly sides like cauliflower rice, cauliflower mash, green beans or zucchini noodles. 

    Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-dried tomatoes

    Low Carb Tuscan Chicken Recipe

    • 4-6 Chicken Thighs
    • Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika & Seasoning, to taste
    • 3-4 Garlic Cloves
    • 1 Onion
    • 3-4 Sundried Tomatoes, Chopped
    • 1/2-1 Cup Fresh Spinach
    • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
    • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
    • Olive Oil or Coconut Oil, for cooking
    1. Heat a large skillet, cast iron skillet or frying pan on the stove over medium-high heat, adding a drizzle of olive oil or coconut oil to heat. 
    2. Season the chicken thighs all over with salt, pepper, paprika and your seasoning of choice. 
    3. When the pan is hot, cook the seasoned chicken for 3-4 minutes a side, or until golden brown on both sides, once cooked move to a plate.
    4. Peel and chop the garlic and onion and add to the pan to golden, moving the vegetables around to absorb all of the chicken flavor.  
    5. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until wilted. 
    6. Pour over the chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring the creamy garlic sauce up to the boil. 
    7. Once simmering, add the cooked chicken into the sauce, cooking for a final 5-10 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through. 
    8. Serve the low-carb Tuscan chicken immediately with your sides of choice, then store any cooled to room temperature leftovers in an airtight container to enjoy within 24 hours. 
    Low Carb Tuscan Chicken Recipe - How to make an easy creamy keto and paleo friendly chicken dinner meal with sun-dried tomatoes.

    Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Recipe Video

    Here’s the video where you can watch the creamy Tuscan chicken recipe being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube. 

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    Are Onions Keto Friendly?

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    Are Onions Keto Friendly? Can you eat onion on a low carb diet? Including the net carbs and recipe ideas.

    Are Onions Keto Friendly - Can you eat onion on a low carb diet

    Are Onions Keto Friendly? 

    Are onions keto friendly or low-carb? The short answer is yes, you can include onions on a low-carb diet like a ketogenic diet, the key is to exercise moderation. 

    While onions are lower in grams of net carbs than starchy vegetables, they still contain a high number of carbs than other vegetables that you’ll usually find on low-carb vegetables lists. 

    Keto dieters need to be aware that onions do contain natural sugars that contribute to elevated total carbohydrates, which may contribute to elevated blood sugar levels as well. 

    Carb Count Of Different Onions 

    Grams of Net carbs for different varieties

    Each type of onion has slightly different grams of carbohydrates, with sweet onions having a higher grams of carbs content than other varieties: 

    Yellow Onions – moderately high in grams of total carbs with 9-10 grams per 100 gram serving. 

    White Onions – similar to a yellow onion, a white onion is slightly milder in flavor, and also contains around 9-10 grams per 100 gram serving. 

    Red Onions – vibrant and slightly sweeter than other varieties, containing 9-10 grams of carbs per 100 grams. 

    Green Onions or Spring Onions – have a mild flavor, and are usually consumed raw in salads or sliced and sprinkled on the top of a bowl of soup, this variety is lower in carbs with around 3-4 grams per 100 gram serving. 

    Health Benefits Of Onions 

    Health benefits

    While different types of onions contain different concentrations of flavonoids and quercetins, that are types of phenol compounds, some studies show onions have 25 phenol types.

    Evidence suggests that all onions contain these highly beneficial compounds. The health benefits of onions due to the flavonoids and quercetins levels in whole onions mean they have antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. 

    Meaning they can help with conditions like arthritis, cancer and obesity, showing onions potential benefits for weight loss and staying in a state of ketosis. This of course all helps in making cooking with onions not only a delicious addition, but a great option for cooking with a useful keto-friendly food. 

    Another benefit onions have shown is to help in reducing the risk of heart disease. On top of this, onions be it a whole onion, whether its a large onion or you have onion in small amounts is it may lower chances of high blood pressure, decrease cholesterol levels as well as have anticoagulant factors, helping prevent blood clots. 

    Onions are surprisingly also a good source of dietary fiber. A good source of fiber in your diet is important not only good for gut health, it has also shown to help with lowering blood pressure, improving insulin sensitivity, duodenal ulcer, obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diverticulitis, constipation, immune function and hemorrhoids.

    Plus, fiber helps decrease total carb intake, even if you have an entire onion. Which, is good news when you are looking for foods to add for low-carb recipes. 

    When it comes to vitamin C we often think of lemons, limes, oranges and kiwi. Unfortunately these are all fruit with higher sugar content, so not great when living a keto lifestyle or when on other low carb diets. However, whole onions are rich in vitamin C which, has shown to improve the immune system, cardiovascular health, arterial health, cellular health and cholesterol. Making all varieties of onions full of essential nutrients. 

    Bone health and onions may not be two things that automatically go together but a lot of onion in your diet may help with maintaining or improving bone mass density. That’s in part due to the vitamin K levels found in onions. 

    Respiratory health is also a surprising benefit of onions. Supported by this study on elderly individuals, onions may help reduce the incidence of respiratory infections.

    Onions also have antioxidant properties that may help improve skin health, reduce cancer risk and heart disease. 

    As you can tell that while onions are a common ingredient onions are also a great way to add flavor to your cooking, help limit your daily carb intake, and give you plenty of heath benefits. 

    Favorite Keto Recipes 

    Favorite Keto Recipes With Onions

    Here are a few of my favorite recipes that are low-carb lifestyle friendly and include different onion varieties.  

    Keto Onion Rings – sliced onion rings are dipped in a low carb friendly batter before being fried until golden and crisp to perfection.

    Keto Cucumber Salad – refreshing chopped cucumber is combined together with onion, lemon and sour cream to create a creamy, dreamy low carb salad.

    Corned Beef and Cabbage – after cooking corned beef until tender, chopped onion is added to the cooking liquid to absorb the flavor and become to perfect side to serve with the meaty meal.

    Are Onions Keto Friendly, Can you eat onion on a low carb diet. Including the net carbs and recipe ideas.

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    What Fruits Are Keto Friendly?

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    What Fruits Are Keto Friendly? Can you eat fruit on a low carb ketogenic diet? List of the best options and foods to avoid. 

    What Fruits Are Keto Friendly Can you eat fruit on a low carb ketogenic diet

    What Fruits Are Keto Friendly?

    I’m often asked, what fruits are keto friendly? There’s a common misconception that no fruit is permitted when following a keto diet, but you’ll be pleased to discover that there are a limited number of keto-friendly fruits that are low in grams of net carbs. 

    All of the low-carb fruits still include natural sugars, so exercise portion control to help you keep your blood sugar levels low and be able to get the most out of the many health benefits. Helping you on your way to achieving your own personal health and weight loss goals. 

    These healthy low carb fruits are loaded with essential nutrients, it’s just important to know the best fruits you can consume and those to avoid when following a low carb high-fat diet. 

    Berries

    Strawberry mousse

    All berries are a popular choice when choosing fruit as a sweet treat. You may choose from strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or any other berry you can find at your local grocery store. 

    You can enjoy fresh fruit or keep frozen fruit in your freezer to quickly turn into a low carb diet friendly milkshake, mousse or homemade jam with fewer carbs and keep your ketone bodies at ideal levels. 

    Small amounts of berries make a refreshing snack or treat which can mean the difference between staying on plan or being tempted to reach for a high carb food that may blow out your daily carb allowance. 

    I find that including a serving size with some healthy fats, for example a handful of berries with a generous swirl of whipped cream, can provide a treat that has a sweet taste, while being low in grams of carbs and high in fats.

    You may prefer to have a portion of berries with cottage cheese or ricotta cheese as a low carb, high protein snack with your favorite fruits. 

    Here’s the nutrition information for a cup of strawberries: 

    • Calories – 53
    • Fat – 0.5
    • Protein – 1.11
    • Grams of total carbs – 12.75
    • Sugars – 7.72
    • Grams of Fiber – 3.32

    In a clinical trial that examined the potential health benefits of berries it was found berries may help lower the risk of heart disease, improve your metabolic state, reduce chronic inflammation and a delicious way of upping your fiber content.

    Also, blueberries and blackberries contain vitamin K which indicate can be good for your vascular and heart health, as well as your bones.

    The good news is that you can keep your carb intake as low as possible by only consuming around a quarter of a cup of berries. 

    Lemons and Limes

    Lemon and limes at a grocery store

    A keto fruit list wouldn’t be complete without the citrus fruits of lemons and limes, that make a great choice for enhancing meals, dressings or creating treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

    Apart from high levels of vitamin C to boost your immune system, lemons and lime contain many not so commonly known benefits to your overall health 

    These include helping in the treatment of constipation, gum and respiratory disorders and even help prevent gout.

    Lemon juice, zest and limes are a smart way to add a tangy flavor to meals, snacks and treats without adding too many carbs. 

    Here’s the nutritional value for a whole lemon (84g)

    • Calories 24
    • Total Fat 0.3g
    • Total Carbohydrates 7.8g
    • Dietary Fiber 2.4g
    • Sugars 2.1g
    • Protein 0.9g

    Below is the nutritional information of a lime (67g):

    • Calories 20
    • Total Fat 0.1g
    • Total Carbohydrates 7.1g
    • Dietary Fiber 1.9g
    • Sugars 1.1g
    • Protein 0.5g

    Coconut

    Melting chocolate and coconut oil together

    Despite containing “nut” in its name, coconuts are actually fruits and can be enjoyed on the keto diet as coconut milk, coconut oil, shredded coconut, coconut flour or simply chopping up the fresh coconut meat to snack on. 

    Coconut and coconut oil contain both lauric aid and oleic acid which are both medium-chain triglycerides (also known as medium-chain fatty acids) which can help lower total cholesterol levels and keep your insulin levels in check.

    Furthermore, coconuts naturally high levels of monounsaturated fats have shown possible links to reducing or controlling diabetes suggesting more evidence in coconuts effectiveness in lowering insulin levels and a great way to help in your weight loss goals.

    Coconut is low in carbs and naturally high in saturated fats, making it an excellent way and a great addition to add plenty of flavor and richness to meals and snacks without adding extra carbs. 

    The nutritional information of a tablespoon of coconut oil:

    • Calories 121
    • Total Fat 13g
    • Saturated Fat 11g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    • Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g
    • Total Carbohydrates 0g
    • Dietary Fiber 0g
    • Sugars 0g
    • Protein 0g

    Avocado 

    Cut open avocado

    One of the most popular low-carb vegetables is actually a fruit. Avocado is loaded with essential vitamins and dietary fiber while being low in grams of carbohydrates, making it a great choice to include in a low carb diet. 

    Avocado may play a role in helping prevent cardiovascular diseases and may be used as a non-pharmacological approach in lowering blood pressure levels. In addition, avocados contain vitamin B particularly vitamin B6 which, helps improve immune and neurological function.

    The nutritional value of a whole avocado (201g) are below:

    • Calories 322
    • Total Fat 29g
    • Saturated Fat 4.3g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
    • Monounsaturated Fat 20g
    • Total Carbohydrates 17g
    • Dietary Fiber 13g 46% of a persons daily value
    • Sugars 1.3g
    • Protein 4g

    Types Of Fruit To Avoid

    Types Of Fruit To Avoid on Keto - Tropical Fruit

    Unfortunately, you’ll find that popular fruits like tropical fruit, star fruit, bananas and apples are high carb foods and have too high sugar content (even if you minus fiber content) to be included on a strict keto diet. When you’re trying to keep your amount of carbs as low as possible and get into or stay in a state of ketosis you are best to keep the list of fruits mentioned above 

    No matter the portion size, most fruits are simply nature’s candy and consume way too much sugars and therefore have too high a carb content to be considered low-carb foods.. 

    For example, a medium-sized banana contains around 27g carbs, and a medium-sized apple contains 25g carbs. 

    It’s also a good idea to avoid fruit juice of any kind as they tend to be much too high in net carbohydrates, no matter the portion sizes. 

    What Fruits Are Keto Friendly - Can you eat fruit on a low carb ketogenic diet - List of the best options and foods to avoid.

    The best keto fruits that are included in this list all have lower net carb counts than other high-fiber fruits such as a medium banana, and are best consumed in moderation to avoid consuming excess carbohydrates. 

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    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe

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    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe – Easy Crispy Low Carb Irish Inspired Breakfast Idea – With The Video Tutorial.

    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe - Easy Crispy Low Carb Irish Inspired Breakfast Idea

    Keto Corned Beef Hash

    This keto corned beef hash is the perfect way to enjoy leftover corned beef in a meal that makes a protein rich breakfast or breakfast for dinner. 

    You can prepare this any time of year, whether that’s around St. Patrick’s Day or simply to enjoy a tasty, hearty meal that will help you achieve your own personal health and weight loss goals. 

    Low Carb Diet Friendly Ingredients

    Meal Prep Airtight Container with leftovers

    Here are the low-carb diet friendly ingredients that are included in the keto corn beef hash: 

    Corned Beef –  I used leftover corned beef that I shared the easy recipe for recently, you can also swap and use beef brisket, roast beef or any other leftover already cooked meat you’d like.

    Cabbage – I’ve used sliced cabbage as the potato substitute that you usually find in a breakfast hash. The cabbage that I used in this dish was already cooked, along with the corned beef, the day before. If you’re using fresh cabbage, then be sure to give it a head start by frying it for about 5-10 minutes, until softened and ready to go into your breakfast hash.

    Frying leftover beef and cabbage together

    Eggs – adding in a fried egg or two adds in additional protein and flavor to the corned beef recipe. 

    More Keto Diet Ingredient Ideas – there are plenty of extra ingredients and good substitutes that you can add to the corned beef mixture to satisfy your taste buds. Instead of simple salt and pepper add in your seasoning of choice, such as chilli flakes or garlic powder, or herbs like fresh chives.

    You can also feel free to swap the cabbage for chopped broccoli, bell pepper, cauliflower or cauliflower rice instead. You can also make this breakfast with pre-cooked deli meat or even salami that’s lowest in g net carbs that you can find at your local grocery store.  

    Make It A Reuben – create a keto version of a classic Reuben by adding grated cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing to the finished dish. 

    How to make keto corned beef hash for a low carb breakfast

    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe

    • Cooked Corned Beef, Chopped
    • Cooked Cabbage, Sliced
    • 2 Eggs
    • Sea Salt & Black Pepper
    • Olive Oil, Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil, for frying
    1. Heat a large skillet or frying pan on the stove top over medium heat to high heat. 
    2. When hot add in your cooking oil of choice, then place the chopped corned beef into the frying pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. 
    3. Add in the sliced cabbage and cook until the meat and cabbage is golden and cooked to your liking. 
    4. Make a couple of spaces for the eggs, then crack them over and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the eggs are perfectly cooked to your liking. 
    5. Serve, topping the low carb corned beef hash recipe with salt, pepper or your seasoning of choice, and enjoy. 
    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe - Easy Crispy Low Carb Irish Inspired Breakfast Idea - With The Video Tutorial.

    Keto-Friendly Recipe Video

    Here’s the video where you can watch the homemade corned beef hash that’s low in total carbs being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube. 

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    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe

    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe - Easy Crispy Low Carb Irish Inspired Breakfast Idea

    Keto Corned Beef Hash Recipe – Easy Crispy Low Carb Irish Inspired Breakfast Idea – With The Video Tutorial.

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes

    Ingredients

    • Cooked Corned Beef, Chopped
    • Cooked Cabbage, Sliced
    • 2 Eggs
    • Sea Salt & Black Pepper
    • Olive Oil, Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil, for frying

    Instructions

      1. Heat a large skillet or frying pan on the stove top over medium heat to high heat. 
      2. When hot add in your cooking oil of choice, then place the chopped corned beef into the frying pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. 
      3. Add in the sliced cabbage and cook until the meat and cabbage is golden and cooked to your liking. 
      4. Make a couple of spaces for the eggs, then crack them over and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the eggs are perfectly cooked to your liking. 
      5. Serve, topping the low carb corned beef hash recipe with salt, pepper or your seasoning of choice, and enjoy.

      Nutrition Information:

      Yield:

      1
      Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200
      © Easy Keto Living
      Cuisine: Breakfast / Category: Keto Breakfast Ideas

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      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

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      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe – How to make the best easy low carb and keto friendly dinner for St. Patrick’s Day – with the video tutorial.

      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe - How to make the best easy low carb and keto friendly dinner

      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

      This Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage is the perfect low carb, keto friendly dinner to make on St. Patrick’s Day or any time of the year when you’re craving a hearty comfort food meal that the whole family will enjoy.

      I’ve lived in Ireland for 6 years now, and this is by far my favorite Irish inspired meal that I cook over and over again, having adapted the recipe over the years as friendly locals have provided me with cooking tips and the perfect way to create meltingly tender meat. 

      As such, there aren’t exact measurements, but rather adding in the right ingredients and enough water to slowly cook the corned beef to perfection. 

      You can feel free to cook the easy recipe in your slow cooker, pressure cooker or instant pot, following the directions and length of time for cooking an appropriate sized piece of corned beef according to your machine’s instructions. 

      The Simple Ingredients For The Easy Recipe

      The simple ingredients for the keto corned beef recipe

      Here are the keto diet friendly ingredients that are included in the great recipe for traditional corned beef: 

      Corned Beef – I’ve used a 1kg/2.2lb piece of corned beef, if yours is bigger (or smaller), then adjust the cooking time accordingly. I usually aim for half an hour per 500g, plus an extra half an hour cooking time, so the 1kg piece of corned beef takes 1.5 hours to cook to tender perfection.

      Onion –  the best way to add plenty of flavor to the meal is by adding in sliced onions. I like to keep mine fairly thick so that they can be enjoyed with the meat, rather than chopped so fine that they dissolve into the liquid during the cooking time. 

      Sliced onion and chopped garlic

      Garlic – another flavor must have, in my opinion, is plenty of chopped peeled garlic, which I also keep fairly chunky so that it maintains it’s shape during cooking. You can add as little or as much garlic as you’d like, depends on how garlicky you like your meals to be. 

      Seasoning –  you can add in your seasoning to taste, although I find that the corned beef that I find at my local grocery store is perfectly seasoned during the curing process and doesn’t need anything else added to it. 

      You can feel free to add in sea salt, rock salt, black pepper, mustard seeds, coriander seed, bay leaves or any other seasoning you like into the cooking liquid. You could also add in some beef broth, chicken broth or stock for added flavor, too. 

      Sliced and cooked keto Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

      Cabbage –  you can use green cabbage or purple cabbage wedges as a great way to add in plenty of flavor and nutrition to the meal without brining up the total carbs too much. 

      Carrots –  while being higher in g net carbs than other vegetables, I like to include chopped carrots when cooking my best corned beef for the flavor that it brings to the low carb version of the dish. My kids, who don’t follow a low carb diet, enjoy the carrots, while I enjoy the flavor they bring. 

      Sides and Leftover Ideas

      Ideas for leftovers and sides

      There are plenty of choices for sides to serve with the easy corned beef and ways to use leftovers of the comfort food meal the next day: 

      Sides – serve with your choice of sides such as cauliflower mash, cauliflower rice, horseradish sauce, spinach or broccoli. 

      Keto Reuben Casserole – to make this low carb recipe that makes a further entire meal with so much flavor, pop leftover corned beef into a casserole dish, along with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut or cabbage and Russian Dressing, which you can then either bake until cheesy or saute until perfectly cooked to your liking. 

      Corned Beef Hash Recipe – a great option is to whip up a hash for breakfast, or breakfast together, by frying leftover beef, along with chopped cabbage or radishes and once golden, cracking over a couple of eggs. (Here’s the full easy keto corned beef hash recipe.)

      Meal Prep Boxes – a fun way to use leftovers is to create boxes to grab and go, chopped vegetables such as cucumber or bell peppers and a little sour cream. 

      Meal Prep Airtight Container with leftovers

      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

      • 1kg/2.2lbs Corned Beef Silverside
      • 1 Onion
      • 4-6 Garlic Cloves
      • 3-4 Carrots
      • Salt, Pepper & Seasoning, to taste
      • 1/2 Head of Cabbage
      1. Open and clean the corned beef then place it in a large pot or dutch oven. 
      2. Peel and chop the onion, garlic and carrots and add them to the corned beef in the pot. 
      3. Pour over cold water to cover, then place on the stove top with the lid on, over medium heat to high heat and bring it up to the boil. 
      4. Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 1.5 hours or until cooked through and fork tender. 
      5. Remove the meat and vegetables from the cooking liquid and bring it back up to the boil.
      6. Slice the cabbage and add it into the bubbling cooking liquid, cooking for 10-15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender to your liking. 
      7. Serve the corned beef with the cooked cabbage as a complete meal, along with any of the onion and garlic that you’d like and your side or sauce of choice, mine is my simple Russian dressing. 
      8. Store any leftover corned beef and cabbage dinner in an airtight container to consume within a couple of days. 
      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe - How to make the best easy low carb and keto friendly dinner for St. Patrick’s Day - with the video tutorial.

      The classic recipe is the perfect one-pot meal that uses a super cheap cut of meat that’s full of extra flavor, becomes perfectly tender during the cooking process and is a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 

      Keto Corned Beef Recipe Video

      ​Here’s the video where you can watch the classic Irish corned beef dish being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube. 

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      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe - How to make the best easy low carb and keto friendly dinner

      Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe – How to make the best easy low carb and keto friendly dinner for St. Patrick’s Day – with the video tutorial.

      Prep Time 15 minutes
      Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
      Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

      Ingredients

      • 1kg/2.2lbs Corned Beef Silverside
      • 1 Onion
      • 4-6 Garlic Cloves
      • 3-4 Carrots
      • Salt, Pepper & Seasoning, to taste
      • 1/2 Head of Cabbage

      Instructions

        1. Open and clean the corned beef then place it in a large pot or dutch oven. 
        2. Peel and chop the onion, garlic and carrots and add them to the corned beef in the pot. 
        3. Pour over cold water to cover, then place on the stove top with the lid on, over medium heat to high heat and bring it up to the boil. 
        4. Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 1.5 hours or until cooked through and fork tender. 
        5. Remove the meat and vegetables from the cooking liquid and bring it back up to the boil.
        6. Slice the cabbage and add it into the bubbling cooking liquid, cooking for 10-15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender to your liking. 
        7. Serve the corned beef with the cooked cabbage as a complete meal, along with any of the onion and garlic that you’d like and your side or sauce of choice, mine is my simple Russian dressing. 
        8. Store any leftover corned beef and cabbage dinner in an airtight container to consume within a couple of days. 

        Nutrition Information:

        Yield:

        6
        Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250
        © Easy Keto Living
        Cuisine: Dinner / Category: Keto Dinner Recipes

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