Dinner Recipes

1. Cheeseburger Pie with Pork Rind and Almond Flour Crust

Ingredients:

• Crust:
  • 1 cup pork rinds, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
• Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment Needed:

• Mixing bowls
• 9-inch pie pan
• Skillet
• Oven

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Prepare the crust: Mix crushed pork rinds, almond flour, salt, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the pie pan to form the crust.
• Cook the beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef and onions, season with salt and pepper.
• Assemble the pie: Spread the cooked beef mixture onto the crust. Sprinkle cheese on top.
• Prepare the filling: In a bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the meat and cheese.
• Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown.

2. Korean BBQ Bulgogi Pork Belly

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork belly, sliced thin
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for lower carbs)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp erythritol or stevia (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Green onions for garnish

Equipment Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Grill pan or skillet

Instructions:

• Marinate: Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sweetener in a bowl. Add pork belly slices and marinate for 1–2 hours.
• Cook: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork belly slices 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized.
• Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

3. Spaghetti and Meatballs with Shirataki Noodles

Ingredients:

• Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
• Sauce:
  • 1 cup low-carb marinar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Noodles:
  • 2 packs shirataki noodles

Equipment Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Saucepan
• Skillet

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix meatball ingredients, form into balls, and bake for 20 minutes.
• Prepare the sauce: Heat marinara and cream in a saucepan until simmering.
• Prepare noodles: Rinse shirataki noodles, cook in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes.
• Assemble: Toss noodles in sauce, add meatballs, and serve.

4. Fish Tacos with Cheese Taco Shells

Ingredients:

• Shells:
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Filling:
  • 1 lb white fish (cod or tilapia)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: Sour cream, avocado slices, lime

Equipment Needed:

• Baking sheet with parchment paper
• Skillet

Instructions:

• Prepare shells: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place small piles of cheese (1/4 cup each) on parchment paper and bake for 5–7 minutes until melted. Let cool on a rolling pin to form taco shapes.
• Cook fish: Heat oil in a skillet, season fish with spices, and cook 3–4 minutes per side.
• Assemble tacos: Fill cheese shells with fish and desired toppings.

5. Grilled BBQ Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment Needed:

• Grill or grill pan

Instructions:

• Season chicken: Rub thighs with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Grill: Preheat grill to medium heat. Cook chicken for 7–8 minutes per side, basting with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes.
• Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

6. Steak Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions

Ingredients:

• 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger

Equipment Needed:

• Skillet or wok

Instructions:

• Cook steak: Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Cook steak slices for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
• Cook veggies: Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Cook until tender.
• Combine: Return steak to the skillet, add coconut aminos, and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.

7. Stuffed Bell Peppers with Bolognese Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredients:

• 3 bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup low-carb marinara
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment Needed:

• Baking dish
• Skillet

Instructions:

• Prepare peppers: Preheat oven to 375°F. Drizzle bell peppers with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes.
• Cook filling: Brown ground beef in a skillet, add marinara, and season with salt and pepper.
• Assemble: Fill peppers with beef mixture, top with cheese, and bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.