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Beef Short Ribs with Coleslaw
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hours + marinatingWhat’s the best way to make perfectly tender beef ribs? Pop them into a slow cooker, of course: afterward, it takes just a few minutes to finish them off in the oven. And for a...
Beef Fricassee Casserole
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes + freezingCOOKING TIME: 30 minutesFeaturing beef in place of the customary chicken, this casserole is an inventive twist on a classic French fricassee. In it, beef and low-carb vegetables are mingled in a creamy sauce...
Beef Bourguignon
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hoursThis classic French dish might sound intimidating, but it’s actually incredibly easy to make. Dry red wine lends an earthy, rich flavor to the slow-cooked meat, which is wonderful with roasted...
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hours + marinatingRich, tender, juicy pulled pork is at its best when paired with a punchy side dish like spicy, homemade coleslaw. Add a couple of Sourdough Keto Buns, and you’ve got genuine low-carb...
BBQ Pork Ribs
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hours + marinatingSlow-cooking these pork ribs ensures that they’re extra-tender; drenching them in a sugar-free mole barbeque sauce and roasting them in the oven afterwards adds dark, bewitching...
Autumn Beef & Vegetable Stew
MAKES: 10 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 51/2 hoursWhen the weather turns colder, we reach for woolly sweaters, autumn spices, and plenty of comfort food, like this beef stew. It’s an all-time slow-cooker favorite in my house, and it’s perfectly...
Thai Pork Lettuce Cups
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis recipe’s a savior when it comes to super-busy weeknights. Just stir-fry minced pork with homemade curry paste and a couple of Thai-style condiments, then spoon the mixture into lettuce cups for...
Pork Lo Mein
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 20 minutes + marinatingThis is my take on the much-loved Chinese favorite. And, unlike the traditional version, it won’t spike your insulin. What’s the secret? Shirataki noodles, which are very low in carbs...
One-Pot Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
MAKES: 4 servings (12 meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 20 minutesSpaghetti and meatballs just got a low-carb makeover! Here, juicy, mozzarella-stuffed meatballs are cooked in homemade marinara sauce before being tossed over fresh “zoodles,” or...
Make-Ahead Freezer Meatballs
MAKES: 16 servings (64 medium meatballs)PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesI love the convenience of these simple, all-purpose meatballs. They take just a few minutes to make, and they can go straight from the freezer into a hearty stove-top sauce for a no-fuss, low-carb...
