Chapter 4: Ketogenic Dinner Recipes

Dinner is the meal that most people focus on. You have had a long day, and you just want to relax and enjoy a great meal. There are multiple crockpot recipes that will make your keto dinners easy and enjoyable.

When it comes to planning out your dinners for the week, think about who you are feeding. For example, if it is just you, you do not have to worry about making several people happy with your meal choices. If you live with others and share the cooking, make sure to discuss the recipes together so that every person gets meals they will love. If you are alone, pay close attention to the ingredient quantities and reduce as needed to eliminate the risk of food being wasted.

1. Mint Lamb

This is a hearty lamb with a fresh twist. This is a great option when you have a date night or when you have someone special stopping by for dinner. It is packed with flavor and fits perfectly within your macro’s ratio.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 525 Calories
• 36 Grams Fat
• 37 Grams Protein
• 12 Grams Carbs
• 8 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1 lamb leg
• 4 garlic cloves
• 6 cups green beans
• Dash black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 0.25 cups mint, fresh
• 0.5 teaspoons salt

Preparation Instructions:

1. Grease the cooker.
2. Fry lamb until brown.
3. Put lamb in the cooker.
4. Toss in mint and garlic.
5. Low cook for 10 hours.
6. After four hours, input green beans under the lamb.
7. Finish the cooking time.

2. Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

For a dinner that is quick and on the lighter side, consider this option. These also store and reheat well. This means you can make them for dinner and have enough left over to have a tasty and filling lunch the next day.

This recipe makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 343 Calories
• 18 Grams Fat
• 35 Grams Protein
• 4.5 Grams Carbs
• 4 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

Meatballs

• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons seasoning, Italian
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cups parmesan
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 8 ounces Fontina cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 2.5 pounds ground turkey

Marinara

• 28 ounces tomatoes, crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation Instructions:

1. Mix oats, seasonings, eggs and cheese.
2. Mix with ground turkey.
3. Roll into balls.
4. Insert some Fontina into each.
5. Mix all marinara ingredients.
6. Put meatballs in cooker.
7. Pour in marinara.
8. Low cook for 6 hours.

3. Pork Roast

Enjoy a meal of comfort food after a long day without breaking your keto diet. This is the perfect choice for a weekend dinner or when you are hosting people for a holiday feast. You get a generous portion without a hefty dose of carbs.

This recipe makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 171 Calories
• 6 Grams Fat
• 22 Grams Protein
• 6 Grams Carbs
• 4.5 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 2.5 pounds pork roast
• 1 pound carrots
• Salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion
• 0.33 cups chimichurri sauce

Preparation Instructions:

1. Apply olive oil to pork.
2. Rub on salt.
3. Put in cooker.
4. After four hours on high, add the vegetables.
5. High cook for 2 hours.
6. Serve chimichurri sauce on the side.

4. Balsamic Chicken

This dinner is packed with flavor and ideal for family dinners. This one is a bit different than your traditional chicken. The balsamic makes it zesty, giving it an almost Asian vibe.

This recipe makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 133 Calories
• 4 Grams Fat
• 20 Grams Protein
• 5.5 Grams Carbs
• 5.4 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dried onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 chicken breasts without bones and skins
• 1 teaspoon basil, dried
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 4 garlic cloves
• 0.5 cups vinegar, balsamic
• Dash parsley

Preparation Instructions:

1. Mix dried spices.
2. Coat chicken in these spices.
3. Put garlic and oil in cooker.
4. Place the chicken.
5. Pour in the vinegar.
6. High cook for 4 hours.
7. Garnish with parsley.

5. Mexican Chicken

Enjoy a satiating chicken dish with a little extra kick. The creaminess balances the spices, so while it packs some heat, it is comfortable to eat. Enjoy a portion for dinner and put the rest away for leftover night.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 262 Calories
• 13 Grams Fat
• 32 Grams Protein
• 8 Grams Carbs
• 6 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 14 ounces chilies and tomatoes, canned
• 2 pounds chicken
• 0.5 cups chicken stock
• 1 pack seasoning, taco

Preparation Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients, except chicken.
2. Stir completely.
3. Add the chicken.
4. Low cook for 6 hours.

6. Shrimp Scampi

A light, but filling seafood dish packed with flavor. This is a popular dish, and one people tend to avoid when doing keto since traditional recipes include noodles. You can eat it as the recipe states or even mix it with no-carb noodles if you prefer it as close to traditional as possible.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 256 Calories
• 15 Grams Fat
• 23 Grams Protein
• 2 Grams Carbs
• 2 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 0.25 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pound shrimp, raw
• Grated parmesan
• 0.5 cups wine, white
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• Pepper to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon flaked pepper, red
• Salt to taste

Preparation Instructions:

• In cooker, mix everything, except parmesan and shrimp.
• Stir mixture well.
• Add shrimp.
• Low cook for 2 hours.
• Garnish with parmesan.

7. Chicken Marsala

This classic dish comes with a low-carb twist. Marsala is a very deep and robust flavoring. If you are looking for something that will really hit your taste buds, this is an ideal choice.

This recipe makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 294 Calories
• 5.5 Grams Fat
• 47 Grams Protein
• 19 Grams Carbs
• 7.5 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken breasts without skin or bones
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup water, cold
• 16 ounces mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups wine, Marsala
• 0.5 cups arrowroot powder
• 3 tablespoons parsley

Preparation Instructions:

1. Put garlic in cooker.
2. Add pepper and salt to chicken.
3. Put chicken in cooker.
4. Pour in wine.
5. Low cook for 7 hours.
6. Mix water and arrowroot.
7. Remove chicken.
8. Put arrowroot mixture in cooker.
9. Place mushrooms.
10. Put chicken back in.
11. Low cook for 1 hour.
12. Garnish with parsley.

8. Eggplant and Beef Casserole

Enjoy a hearty casserole with a keto twist after a tough day. This is similar to a variation of lasagna. While there is a low-carb lasagna recipe in this book, if you want a choice that is a bit different, this is a safe bet.

This recipe makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 209 Calories
• 13 Grams Fat
• 16 Grams Protein
• 8 Grams Carbs
• 6 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 2 cups eggplant
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 28 ounces tomatoes
• 2 cups mozzarella
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Salt to taste
• 2 pounds beef, ground
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Preparation Instructions:

1. Chop eggplant and top with salt.
2. Stir in olive oil.
3. Mix salt, Worcestershire, beef, pepper, and mustard.
4. Press into cooker.
5. Add eggplant.
6. Pour in sauce and tomatoes.
7. Sprinkle remaining ingredients.
8. Low cook for 4 hours.

9. Poached Salmon

Everyone should have a great fish dish at their disposal for a healthy dinner that is perfect alone or with friends. Consider this dish on a hot day when you want a warm meal that will fill you up without being heavy.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 523 Calories
• 31 Grams Fat
• 47 Grams Protein
• 6 Grams Carbs
• 4.5 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1 lemon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 pounds salmon that contains the skin
• Lemon wedges from a single lemon
• Black pepper
• 1 cup wine, white and dry
• 1 shallot
• 6 sprigs herbs that are a mixture of dill, tarragon, and parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt, kosher

Preparation Instructions:

1. In the cooker, place the herbs, salt, lemon, peppercorns, and shallots.
2. Use pepper and salt to coat the salmon.
3. Skin side down, place it in the cooker.
4. Low cook for 45 minutes and check to see if more time is needed.

10. Italian Meatloaf

One of the most classic of comfort foods is a good meatloaf. On a cold day or when the day was tough, this is the recipe that you want to make. It is hearty and filling, but since it is low in carbs, there is no need to worry about leaving ketosis.

This recipe makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 292 Calories
• 7 Grams Fat
• 29 Grams Protein
• 5 Grams Carbs
• 4 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

Meatloaf

• Olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cups parmesan
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt, kosher
• 2 pounds sirloin, ground and extra lean
• 1 cup zucchini
• 0.5 cups parsley
• 3 tablespoons vinegar, balsamic
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper

Topping

• 0.25 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 0.25 cups mozzarella

Preparation Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients, except those for the topping, in a bowl.
• Mix well and transfer to cooker.
• Low cook for 6 hours.
• Apply the topping ingredients.
• Let sit for 10 minutes.

11. Cranberry Pork Roast

This recipe puts a new and fresh twist on the traditional pork roast. Consider this dish when you want to enjoy a meal that has a tropical twist. It is light, but the high protein and fat content will leave you satiated.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 430 Calories
• 24 Grams Fat
• 47 Grams Protein
• 3 Grams Carbs
• 1.8 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds pork
• 0.5 teaspoons ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups cranberries
• 2 tablespoons sukrin gold
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour
• 0.25 teaspoons mustard, ground and dry
• Dash pepper
• 2 tablespoons sukrin:1
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 lemon sliced

Preparation Instructions:

1. Put the flour, mustard, pepper, ginger, and salt in a bag.
2. Put the pork in and shake.
3. Add the pork to the cooker.
4. Around the sides, add the two sukrin products and cranberries.
5. Add the water and garlic.
6. Cover pork with lemon.
7. Low cook for 7 hours.

12. Beef Curry

Add a bit of richness to your dinnertime meal. This is a recipe that is perfect for a cold day. It is like a stew in consistency but has a more robust taste that packs a bit of heat to warm you up.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 176 Calories
• 5 Grams Fat
• 28 Grams Protein
• 5 Grams Carbs
• 4 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1 pound stew meat
• 1 sweet onion
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot
• 2 teaspoons curry
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 1.75 cups beef broth
• 0.5 cups cilantro

Preparation Instructions:

1. Put the meat in the cooker.
2. Place all ingredients, but the cilantro.
3. Low cook for 8 hours..
4. Once done, add cilantro.

13. Cauliflower Rice and Luau Pork

Enjoy a meal that is both filling and fresh with this recipe. The cauliflower makes it possible to have that rice side you might sometimes miss when you are doing the keto diet.

This recipe makes 9 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 182 Calories
• 13 Grams Fat
• 14 Grams Protein
• 2 Grams Carbs
• 1.1 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

Pork

• 3 pounds pork roast
• 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 tablespoons hickory liquid
• 4 slices bacon
• 5 garlic cloves

Cauliflower Rice

• 3 cups cauliflower
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoons sea salt

Preparation Instructions:

1. Put the bacon on the cooker floor and add the garlic.
2. Place salt on the roast and then put it into the cooker.
3. Add hickory liquid.
4. High cook 6 hours, then low cook for 2 hours.
5. Steam the cauliflower.
6. Add to food processor with other ingredients.
7. Serve both together.

14. Beef Tips

This is a relatively simple meal, but it packs a major punch of nutrients. You can enjoy the beef tips alone or add them to some low-carb or no-carb sides, such as keto rice or noodles. You might also consider a side of cauliflower mashed.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 257 Calories
• 10 Grams Fat
• 19 Grams Protein
• 14 Grams Carbs
• 13 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 0.25 cups flour
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 pounds stew beef
• 2 cups beef broth
• 0.87 ounces gravy mix, brown
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion
• 1 cup red wine

Preparation Instructions:

1. Mix garlic and flour.
2. Coat beef in it.
3. Sear the meat.
4. Place it in the cooker.
5. Cook the onions.
6. Place them in the cooker.
7. Add the other ingredients.
8. Low cook for 8 hours.

15. Low-Carb Lasagna

When you began your keto journey, you likely thought that lasagna as you knew it was over. However, with this recipe, you can enjoy lasagna again. The net carb content is low enough to fit into keto plan of 25 net carbs per day or less. This dish also reheats well, so bring the leftovers for lunch or save them for a no-cook day.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 273 Calories
• 12 Grams Fat
• 23 Grams Protein
• 20 Grams Carbs
• 14 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchinis
• Kosher salt
• 1 red onion
• 16 ounces cottage cheese that is 1%
• 8 ounces mozzarella
• 1 eggplant
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 red pepper
• 2 eggs

Once served, fresh herbs can be sprinkled. Parsley or basal is recommended.

Preparation Instructions:

• Slice eggplant and zucchinis into strips that look similar to the noodles you would use for this dish.
• Add kosher salt.
• Pat away excess liquid.
• Grill until cooked.
• Mix eggs and cottage cheese.
• Put a thin layer of sauce in cooker.
• Layer ingredients as you would when you make traditional lasagna.
• High cook for 3 hours.

16. Deep Dish Pizza Crust

On the keto diet, you might think that deep dish pizza is just a memory, but with this recipe, you can enjoy it as often as you like. This recipe is just for the crust so you can add any low-carb toppings you would like. Since this crust is so low in carbs, you can make your favorite pizza without worry.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 275 Calories
• 21 Grams Fat
• 18 Grams Protein
• 4 Grams Carbs
• 4 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon seasoning, Italian
• 0.5 cups Italian cheese
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Preparation Instructions:

1. Chop and process the cauliflower.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients.
3. Add cauliflower and mix.
4. Add to cooker.
5. Press down to form a shell.
6. High cook for 2 hours.

If you want to add more flavor or make a basic white pizza, grab the following ingredients:

• 0.5 cups Alfredo
• 0.5 teaspoons rosemary
• 1.5 cups Italian cheese

Simply place these in layers on top of the crust in the cooker. Cook time is the same. The nutrition facts are based on these additional ingredients being added.

17. Venison Tenderloin

This gives you a different meat option from the norm. When made in a slow cooker, the meat gets very tender. It loses that toughness that is common with game meats that are cooked in other ways. This simple recipe will give you a different meal that is ideal for every day of the week.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 362 Calories
• 10 Grams Fat
• 54 Grams Protein
• 8 Grams Carbs
• 7 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds venison
• 10.5 ounces chicken soup in cream form
• 10.5 ounces mushroom soup in cream form
• 1 packet dressing mix, ranch

Preparation Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in cooker.
2. Low cook for 5 hours.

18. Italian Pork Chops

Pork chops are an excellent dinner choice. This specific recipe is relatively easy to make, and it is packed with flavor. Enjoy these alone or pair them up with vegetables, no-carb rice or even a cauliflower mashed.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 273 Calories
• 14 Grams Fat
• 26 Grams Protein
• 9 Grams Carbs
• 8.6 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 6 pork chops
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 dashes ground paprika
• 1 packet dressing mix, Italian
• 10.75 ounces chicken soup in cream form

Preparation Instructions:

1. Place onions and pork in cooker.
2. Mix soup and dressing mix.
3. Pour over pork chops.
4. Sprinkle paprika.
5. Low cook for 6 hours.

19. Creamy Shrimp Stew

When you are doing the keto diet, and using a slow cooker, you can never have too many stew recipes. This one is perfect for times when you want a hearty soup, but you do not have a taste for chicken or meat.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 348 Calories
• 31 Grams Fat
• 11 Grams Protein
• 6 Grams Carbs
• 5 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 6.5 ounces cauliflower
• 4 ounces turnips
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• Salt to taste
• 5 ounces broccoli
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 8.5 ounces shrimp

Preparation Instructions:

1. Chop all vegetables.
2. Combine ingredients, except shrimp, in the cooker.
3. Low cook for 4.5 hours.
4. Add shrimp.
5. Low cook for 30 minutes.

20. Ginger and Lime Pork

This recipe expertly combines sweet and tart. It is ideal for a warm day when you want a meal with more of a tropical flair to it. It also makes great leftovers for days when you do not want to cook, or for a quick lunch that you just reheat and eat the next day.

This recipe makes 10 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 292 Calories
• 16 Grams Fat
• 32 Grams Protein
• 4.7 Grams Carbs
• 1.9 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• Pepper and salt
• 1 teaspoon stevia drops
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2.5 pounds pork loin
• 2 tablespoons molasses substitute
• 0.25 cups tamari
• 1 lime for juice
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• Fresh cilantro

Preparation Instructions:

1. Heat oil.
2. Coat pork with pepper and salt.
3. Sear the pork.
4. Place it in the cooker.
5. Mix sweeteners, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, tamari, lime juice and ginger.
6. Put in cooker.
7. Low cook for 8 hours.
8. Mix xanthan gum and juices from the cooker. Thicken and pour on pork.
9. Garnish with cilantro.

21. Mini Taco Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a classic dinner dish. It contains an array of important nutrients, but when you are using the right recipe, you do not have to worry about going over your carb count. This recipe comes with a twist because of the perfect balance between tacos and stuffed peppers.

This recipe makes 10 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• 67 Calories
• 5 Grams Fat
• 3.6 Grams Protein
• 2.1 Grams Carbs
• 1.5 Grams Net Carbs

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.75 cups water
• 1 cup cheddar
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 0.5 cups garlic
• 0.5 cups cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 package seasoning, taco
• 1.5 pounds bell peppers, mini size

Preparation Instructions:

1. Brown the beef.
2. Add it, the water and the seasoning to cooker.
3. High cook for 1 hour.
4. Add cheese and allow melting.
5. Mix cream, garlic, cilantro and lime juice.
6. Mix thoroughly.
7. Cut sides from peppers.
8. Remove any seeds.
9. Stuff peppers with meat.
10. Top with cream sauce.