If you want to be on a keto diet but have a hard time thinking of a good, delicious, and fulfilling supper, we got you covered. Continue reading to learn 3 tasty and easy dinner ideas that are keto-friendly.
But first…
What is the Keto Diet?
Let’s first talk about what the ketogenic diet entails. A ketogenic diet entails a high-fat, low-carb diet which has been demonstrated to aid in weight loss. The diet aims to induce your body into a state of ketosis (instead of burning carbs for energy, your body burns fat).
Why Try the Keto Diet?
Trying the ketogenic diet has several advantages, including weight loss, increased energy, and improved mental clarity. Also, research studies on the ketogenic diet have indicated that it can lessen the signs and symptoms of some diseases, including diabetes and epilepsy.
Here are 3 Delicious and Easy Keto Dinner Ideas You Can Try:
Keto Salisbury Steak
Who can say no to a good steak for dinner?
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 441
Carbs per serving: 7 g
Fats per serving: 19 g
Protein per serving: 30 g
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter
½ onion, sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon arrowroot powder
1 cup beef broth
¼ cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Procedure:
Step 1: Mix your ingredients.
Mix together the ground beef, cream, parmesan cheese, half a teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2: Form the patties.
From the ground beef mixture, you can form 4 patties.
Step 3: Cook them.
Set the stove over medium-high heat and place your pan on top. Then, melt two tablespoons of butter. Gently add your patties and cook for 5 minutes or until they turn brown before flipping them. Once cooked on both sides, remove the patties and set them aside.
Step 5: Sauté mushrooms and onions.
Get 2 tablespoons of butter and melt them in the skillet. Sauté your cut onions until they’re soft. Add the mushrooms and season them with half a teaspoon salt.
Step 6: Cook it.
Cook until most of the liquid that the mushrooms exude has evaporated.
Step 7: Make the sauce.
Add your tomato paste and arrowroot powder, then stir for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in wine and broth before bringing the sauce to a simmer.
Step 8: Add the patties and cook.
Reduce to low heat, then add your patties back into the skillet. Cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then, serve.
Keto Meatballs
Meatballs are usually high in carbs and not really considered a keto-approved food. But with a few twists, you can enjoy the taste of the classic while sticking to your diet.
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 217
Carbs per serving: 6 g
Fats per serving: 13 g
Protein per serving: 19 g
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup blanched almond flour
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp Sea salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/4 cup Unsweetened coconut milk beverage (can also use almond milk or heavy cream)
3 tbsp Onion (grated)
1 large Egg
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
1 lb Ground beef
3/4 cup Marinara sauce
Procedure:
Step 1: Preheat.
Preheat the oven to 218° Celsius or 425° Fahrenheit. Grab the baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. If you are going to use foil, grease it.
Step 2: Mix your ingredients.
Combine the grated almond flour, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, sea salt, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
Step 3: Whisk, whisk, whisk.
Milk, grated onion, egg, garlic, and fresh parsley should all be whisked in. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes.
Step 4:
Using your hands, mix the ground beef until just incorporated. Do not over-mix to avoid having tough meatballs.
Step 5: Form the balls.
Form your mixture into 1-inch balls. Pack the balls lightly to have soft meatballs and place them on your baking sheet (with parchment paper or foil).
Step 6: Bake.
Bake the meatballs for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until just done.
Step 7: Add the sauce.
Pour the marinara sauce on top of each meatball before returning them inside the oven. Then, bake until cooked.
Step 8: Garnish.
Add parmesan and fresh parsley as a garnish.
Thai Broccoli Rice
If you don’t really feel like eating meat but still want to eat dinner that fits your keto diet plan, you can try this delicious Thai broccoli rice recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 246
Carbs per serving: 9 g
Fats per serving: 23 g
Protein per serving: 8 g
Ingredients:
100g salted peanuts
1 head of broccoli (sliced into florets and cut the stem in half)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red chili (seeds removed and finely diced)
small pack coriander (roughly chopped)
Procedure:
Step 1: Preheat.
Set the stove to medium heat and preheat your frying pan.
Step 2: Peanuts.
Pour the peanuts into the pan and toast them. Shake the pan often to avoid burning, then remove and set aside.
Step 3. Broccoli.
Put the cut broccoli in a food processor and pulse. It should look like green couscous grains after the process. Place aside after emptying into a large bowl.
Step 4.
Pour two tablespoons of olive oil into a large frying pan and heat it before adding the chilli. Fry until they are soft, and you can smell the aroma.
Step 5:
Riced broccoli should be added to the pan and thoroughly mixed in to ensure that everything is coated. Sauté for 3-4 mins until it is cooked but still firm when bitten. Transfer to a large bowl.
Step 6:
Add half the coriander and half the toasted peanuts and mix to combine.
Step 7: Garnish and serve.
Use the leftover coriander and peanuts as a garnish.
Since the recipes are for multiple servings, you can always save the rest and enjoy them later as keto snacks.
Conclusion
We hope you savor these mouthwatering and simple recipes for your keto meals! Always pay attention to your body’s signals and focus on eating full, whole foods if you want to succeed on the keto diet.
