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Low-Carb Keto Breakfast Cups

Keto breakfast cups are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a low-carb, high-fat breakfast. The perfect combination of eggs, meat, cheese, and vegetables make them a great breakfast option for anyone following a low-carb diet. They are versatile and you can customize them with your favorite low-carb ingredients. They can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick and easy breakfast throughout the week.

So what’s so great about them?

They’re low in carbs. These Keto Breakfast Cups contain minimal carbohydrates, making them suitable for those following a ketogenic diet that emphasizes low-carb, high-fat intake.
High in Healthy Fats. These ingredients are rich in healthy fats, such as eggs and cheese, which are essential for those on a keto diet.
Customizable. You can easily customize these keto breakfast cups based on your preferences and dietary needs. You can choose a variety of low-carb vegetables, meats, and cheeses to suit your taste.
Convenient and Portable: Keto breakfast cups are easy to prepare in advance and can be stored in the refrigerator. This makes them a convenient, grab-and-go option for busy mornings.
Meal Prep Friendly: You can make a batch of keto breakfast cups at the beginning of the week and store them in the fridge. This helps save time during busy mornings and ensures you have a keto-friendly breakfast readily available.
Nutrient-Rich: Depending on the ingredients you choose, keto breakfast cups can be a good source of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from vegetables.

Low-Carb Keto Breakfast Cups

Keto breakfast cups are savory, individual-sized dishes made with ham, eggs, cheese, and vegetables.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Course Breakfast, Keto

Servings 12

Ingredients

12 slices lunch meat
8 large eggs
¼ cup heavy cream or almond milk
1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
½ cup diced vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, etc.)
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or use silicone muffin cups for easy removal.
Place one slice of lunch meat in each muffin cup.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream or almond milk, and salt and pepper.
Divide the shredded cheese and sliced vegetables evenly among the muffin cups.
Use a fork or toothpick to gently stir the ingredients in each cup, ensuring that the egg mixture is well distributed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the eggs are set and the tops are golden brown.
Allow the keto breakfast cups to cool for a few minutes before using a knife or spoon to loosen the edges and remove them from the muffin tin.

Keyword 30-minutes or less, breakfast, Keto

March 11, 2024 by Sarah Sexton 30 minutes or less Freezer Meals Keto Recipes 0

Hearty Chili with Beans

This dump and go hearty chili is rich and flavorful and is the perfect meal to warm you to the bone. It’s filled with ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and just the right amount of spice. It’s mild enough for granny and the kids, but can be adjusted by adding more or less cayenne pepper.

This Hearty Chili is a great option for meal prep because it often tastes even better the next day as the flavors have had time to meld together. You can make a big batch of chili ahead of time and portion it out for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week.

It tastes great served over cornbread, with crackers, or over some corn chips. It’s even hearty and delicious by itself.

The best toppings…

Sour cream: Go ahead and do a dollop

Green onions: Sliced and sprinkled on top

Shredded Cheese: Because…of course!

Jalapenos: Add some heat in there

Avocado: Sliced and piled on top

For storage…

Refrigerate in an air-tight container for 5-7 days or freeze for 2-3 months. If freezing, place in a ziplock and freeze flat for easier storage and a quicker thaw time.

Ready for another quick and easy dinner recipe? Try our American Goulash.

Hearty Chili

Rich and flavorful chili with ground beef, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Course Main Course

Servings 8

Ingredients

2 lbs. lean ground beef
½ yellow onion, diced
2 14.5oz cans of red kidney beans (or whatever beans you like in yours)
2 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes
2 TBSP chili powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Brown ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add onion and cook until translucent. Drain. Do not rinse!
Return to pan and add kidney beans, tomatoes, spices, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Vent lid and cook for about 15 minutes. For richer flavor, cook a little longer on a low simmer.
Garnish and serve.

Keyword 30-minutes or less, chili

November 26, 2023 by Sarah Sexton 30 minutes or less Freezer Meals 0

One Pot American Goulash

This American Goulash recipe is just a variation of the popular Hungarian dish that typically uses stew meat and has more vegetables.

Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you! Although this dish uses cheap ingredients, it is packed with flavor!

If you want to save a little time, you can boil the macaroni in a separate pan while cooking the ground beef, but why dirty more dishes just to save 10 minutes?

It’s hearty and filling alone, but homemade bread or dinner rolls are a great side. Other great options would be a simple salad or vegetables such as corn or green beans.

Goulash can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Ready for another one pot dinner? Try Hearty Chili with Beans.

American Goulash

Hearty, one-pot meal of ground beef, pasta, and veggies. Cheap, simple ingredients make this dish a weeknight go-to.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Equipment

Dutch oven

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes (petite diced works best)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
3 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs. Italian seasoning
1 Tbs. salt
½ Tbs. black pepper

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent. If not using LEAN ground beef, drain. Do not rinse!
Add remaining ingredients except the macaroni. Cook just to boiling, then add the macaroni. Cover with lid and reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Check at 15 minutes to make sure macaroni is done.
Finish with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.
Enjoy a hearty meal while knowing you only have to wash one pan!

Keyword beef, Pasta

April 20, 2023 by Sarah Sexton 30 minutes or less Fish, Meat, & Poultry Freezer Meals Meal Prep Pasta 0

The Best Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread is so moist and fluffy. The streusel-nut topping makes it sweet enough to eat for dessert. It pairs well with a cup of coffee and can be eaten on its own or spread with butter or cream cheese. The natural moisture from the ripe bananas contributes to the bread’s soft and tender texture.

When making this recipe, there’s just a few things you want to remember…

Tip #1 You want to make sure you are using very ripe bananas. In fact, the riper the better. You can make your bananas ripen quicker by storing them in a paper bag or you can bake them with peels on in a 300 degree oven for about 20 minutes.

Tip #2 Another important thing to remember is to thoroughly mash your bananas before adding them into your other wet ingredients. Mashing them helps to incorporate the banana flavor throughout your bread.

Tip #3 Don’t overmix your dough. When adding your wet and dry ingredients together, it’s important to mix just until moistened. The dough will be lumpy, but if you’ve sifted your flour (which I recommend doing every time you’re baking), you shouldn’t have to worry about those pesky clumps. So don’t overmix. The more you mix, the more gluten develops which leads to a dense, rubbery loaf.

Tip #4 Wrap and store overnight before slicing. You never want to slice banana bread when it first comes out of the oven. After baking, allow pan to cool on a wire rack, then remove bread from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Wrap in plastic wrap and let sit overnight. This will ensure clean, easy slicing.

Ready for another Fall inspired dessert? Try this Double Layer Pumpkin Pie.

Banana Bread

Sarah Sexton

Classic Banana Bread with Streusel-Nut Topping

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 55

Course Bread

Servings 16 slices

Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups mashed ripe banana about 5 medium
1 cup sugar
½ cup melted butter can use cooking oil or margerine
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Streusel-Nut Topping

¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Streusel-Nut Topping: In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of flour. Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped walnuts and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease bottom and sides of a 9x5x3-inch or two
7 1/2x3 1/2x2-inch loaf pans and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, bananas, sugar, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (Don't overmix).
Fold in walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pans. Sprinkle Streusel-Nut Topping over batter in pan(s).
If you are using a 9x5x3-inch pan, bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour. Bake about 40 to 45 minutes for two loaf pans.
Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.