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Delicious Low-carb Keto Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings

Learn how to make delicious Low-carb Keto. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey (feel free to swap for ground beef or pork)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms (optional but adds great texture)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste (look for no-sugar-added varieties)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

If you’re avoiding dairy, skip the cheese or swap it for a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. For a vegetarian twist, try crumbled firm tofu or cooked lentils instead of meat, though that will bring a few more carbs to the party.

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While it warms, chop your onion, garlic, and veggies—this is the part where my kitchen usually starts to look like a tornado hit, but that’s okay.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken or turkey. Break it up with your spatula, cooking until it’s no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. This step always reminds me of standing next to my dad, watching the lentils bubble away as he told stories—I like to think he’d approve of this simple, hearty base.
  4. Once the meat is cooked through, toss in the zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften but still have a little bite.
  5. Add the smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat everything in those warm, earthy spices. This is where the magic happens—simple ingredients turning into a cozy dinner.
  6. Mix in the tomato paste and pour in the chicken broth (or water). Stir everything together, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, uncovered, so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. At this point, if you’re adding cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top. Cover the pan and let it melt for 2-3 minutes. If you’re like me and often have little hands begging for “just one more minute,” this is the perfect time to sneak in a quick story or a sip of wine.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs if you have them handy and serve warm.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Low-carb Keto, recipe, cooking, food