Keto Meals and Recipes

1. Keto Taco Skillet

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (≈450 g) ground beef
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • ¾ cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (check for no added sugar)
  • ½ cup water
  • 14 oz (≈400 g) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: guacamole, sour cream, sliced olives

Shopping List

  • Ground beef (1 lb)
  • Bell peppers (1–2)
  • Yellow onion (1 medium)
  • Taco seasoning packet or jar (no sugar added)
  • Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
  • Guacamole and/or sour cream and olives for topping

Instructions (approximate)

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, diced peppers and onion until beef is fully browned and veggies are tender (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add water and taco seasoning, stir & bring to a boil, then cook until the water is mostly absorbed.
  3. Stir in the drained canned tomatoes + chiles, cook until the liquid reduces.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover the skillet and let the cheese melt.
  5. Serve hot, topped with guacamole, sour cream and olives if desired.

2. Coconut Lime Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Mayo

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or a blend of beef + pork)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional for texture)
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Cilantro-Lime Mayo:
    • ½ cup mayonnaise (unsweetened, full fat)
    • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 Tbsp lime juice
    • Pinch of salt

Shopping List

  • Ground beef (1 lb)
  • Large egg (1)
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut (small package)
  • Fresh limes (2)
  • Mayonnaise (full-fat, no sugar)
  • Fresh cilantro (small bunch)
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, shredded coconut, lime zest + juice, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined, form into burger patties.
  2. Cook the patties to desired doneness (grill, skillet or broiler).
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the mayo: in a small bowl mix mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  4. Serve burgers topped with the cilantro-lime mayo. You can serve with lettuce wraps instead of buns or a side salad of low-carb veggies.

3. Lemon Cod en Papillote (Keto Fish Parcel)

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Ingredients

  • 2 cod fillets (about 6-8 oz each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
  • 1 lemon (zested + ½ juiced, other half sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter (or olive oil)
  • Fresh dill or parsley (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Shopping List

  • Cod fillets (2)
  • Asparagus (1 bunch)
  • Lemon (1)
  • Garlic (2 cloves)
  • Butter (or olive oil)
  • Fresh dill or parsley (small bunch)
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to about 400°F (≈200 °C).
  2. Prepare two parchment paper or foil sheets. On each, place a cod fillet, some trimmed asparagus, sprinkle garlic, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, add butter, salt & pepper, and top with lemon slices and dill/parsley.
  3. Fold parchment/foil to seal the parcel (“en papillote”) so steam stays in.
  4. Bake in the oven for ~10-12 minutes, until cod is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
  5. Serve each parcel directly or plate and drizzle any juices from the parcel over the fish.