Delicious Cheap Keto Dinners for Family
Strictly following a specific diet is often expensive, but sometimes, you just need to learn to work with what you already have on hand. You don’t need to buy new ingredients every few days to fit the recipe, so I found a few good ones that you can alter. Also, I realized buying in bulk truly saves money!
You can purchase plenty of meat and veggies, portion them, freeze them, and use them later. What’s more, don’t forget to utilize your leftovers and make a whole new dish with it just to spice things up! Scroll down for cheap keto dinner recipes that the whole family will LOVE!
Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata
I love making veggie frittata, as you can toss in anything you have on hand – peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, onions… Any combination is superb! Crumble some feta in, as well.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Veggies
I find thighs the tastiest part of a chicken, plus they are way cheaper than breasts, for example. Pair them with any vegetables you fancy and coat everything in an aromatic marinade to skyrocket the taste.
Keto Pork Chops with Spinach
Pork chops with mushrooms and spinach can be a great option if you’re following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. Pork chops are a good source of protein and healthy fats, while spinach adds fiber, vitamins, and minerals (like iron and magnesium). Mushrooms offer antioxidants and important micronutrients, like selenium and vitamin D.
Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry
This dish has only two main ingredients: cabbage and ground pork. I like the spice combo here, with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, but you can definitely add some bacon to enrich the flavors even more.
Zucchini Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce
This 20-minute dish will become a staple on your menu the first time you prepare it – it is simple and protein-packed! Swap regular pasta with zoodles, and make a sauce with canned tuna and crushed tomato.
Keto Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a classic dinner option, and for a good reason. Load pepper halves with the ground meat, cauliflower rice, and spices mixture, sprinkle cheese on top and call it a day.
Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet
This is something like disassembled stuffed peppers, as the ingredient list is pretty similar: ground beef, cheese, and cauliflower rice. But for this one, you’ll need some additions like avocado, sour cream, jalapeño, and chilis.
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This recipe asks for chicken, but you can definitely use any meat you have on hand (even leftovers). In a skillet, marry broccoli, mozzarella, parmesan, and heavy cream into a silky, cheesy sauce. Kids love this one, too!
One Skillet Sausage with Veggies and “Rice”
Sausages are affordable meat options, and, luckily, they are keto-friendly. Besides proteins, sausages give that specific smack to the veggies – bell peppers, zucchini, cauliflower, so you already know the taste won’t be bland!
Keto Shepherds Pie
The filling for shepherd’s pie is already keto-friendly, as it involves ground meat, carrots, peas, bell peppers, and spices. The main keto twist is in topping, where you’re swapping mashed potatoes with cauliflower, parmesan, and loads of spices.
Keto Burger – In-n-Out Style
This is definitely a healthier version of burgers! Of course, the patty is classic – beef and spices only, while the bun is actually iceberg lettuce. I love the addition of caramelized onions, too!
One Pan Chicken Alfredo
Chicken alfredo is a quick dinner option that pairs with a million side dishes, from roasted or grilled veggies to konjac noodles. The white sauce is definitely on the richer side here, as it calls for heavy cream and a fair share of parmesan cheese.
Taco Avocado Boats
Yes, avocados are usually on the pricier side, but this is one of those recipes you need when you buy them in bulk on clearance and have to eat them ASAP! Fill them with anything you would fill tacos with; just change the tortilla for an avocado half.
Low Carb Pizza Casserole
This is definitely an interesting dish! To be honest, this is a veggie casserole but with a much more appealing name, right? The addition of pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, and parmesan truly makes a difference.
Low-Carb Eggplant Pizza
Using eggplant slices instead of pizza crust is a fabulous idea! You can top it with anything you love on regular pizza – this recipe calls for onion, spinach, mozzarella, and, of course, pizza sauce.
Keto Spinach Wrap
Once you test this recipe out, it will earn its place on your weekly menu! Make a pancake batter with only eggs and spinach, and stuff it with all the things you have on hand – deli meats, cheese, veggies…
Keto Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites
Making frittata bites in a muffin tin is probably the best idea when you have little kids! Somehow, they will eat a mini version of everything. Mix the eggs with sausage, bell pepper, and cheese, and that’s it!
Chicken Enchilada Soup
If you love enchilada Saturdays, check out this recipe for an enchilada-inspired soup. This hearty, warm, aromatic dish is just what you need at the end of the day!
Low-Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole
If you have some leftover chicken, this is the best dish you can make with it. Marry it with some veggies, spices, cheese, and heavy cream to get a few layers of goodness. Serve it with pico de Gallo!
Leftover Ham Casserole
This is one more recipe that calls for leftover meat, but this time ham. It is loaded with veggies for nutrients and fiber and cheese for more protein. The addition of sour cream really brightens up the taste!
Creators, thank you for handing out these phenomenal keto recipes that are affordable, tasty, and kid-friendly!
