Effortless Keto Crock-Pot Recipes: Delicious, Easy Low-Carb Meals You’ll Love!

The ketogenic diet, or keto, has gained immense popularity for its effectiveness in weight loss and overall health improvement. However, maintaining a keto lifestyle can sometimes feel challenging, especially when time is short. Lazy keto meals make it simple to eat low carb! After a long day, these easy, lazy keto recipes are ready in under 30 minutes of prep time, and they're packed with flavor. That's where the Crock-Pot, or slow cooker, comes to the rescue.

Why Crock-Pot Cooking is Perfect for Lazy Keto

A Crock-Pot or slow cooker solves both problems of time and effort. Once you add the ingredients, a slow cooker works by heating the food low and slow. Those are hours you don’t have to spend standing over a stove in the kitchen. Most low-carb Crock-Pot recipes make multiple servings. So you’ll cook and clean once to have meals for days. The low and slow cooking method breaks down tougher meats so they melt in your mouth. Check Amazon or home good stores like Target or Bed, Bath, and Beyond for deals on slow cookers, Instant Pots, and Crock-Pots. Crockpot recipes are the ultimate lazy keto meal hack!

Tips for Lazy Keto Success

Lazy keto meals require little effort and are the easiest way to keep carbs at bay.

Make use of ready-to-eat ingredients - Save time by sourcing chopped veggies, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and prepped sauces and dressings like ranch dressing.
Implement intermittent fasting - Intermittent fasting can reduce your meal planning time, and it comes with many benefits when used in conjunction with a keto lifestyle.
Dirty keto and lazy keto are not the same - Lazy keto does not always equal dirty keto. Stay healthy and save time with these easy, lazy keto recipes. The recipes are all quick to prepare, or take a few minutes to prepare and cook on their own!
Meal Prep is Key: What’s the secret to success on the keto diet? It’s meal prep. One of my favorite methods: the crockpot freezer dump method.

Crock-Pot Freezer Dump Meals

While my favorite method of meal prepping is cooking then freezing as outlined in my 2-Hour Keto Meal Prep Guide, I wanted to share another method that is just as effective. How do you make a crockpot freezer dump recipe? This method may be great for you if you like 1) fresher meals 2) setting and forgetting and 3) saving time and money. Pull out the desired meal the night before and place in the fridge or in a bowl of cold water in the morning to defrost the ingredients. Then, dump all the ingredients into your Crockpot, set the timer, and come back after work to a fresh dinner ready to serve. These recipes are perfect for busy parents, RVers, and even college kids. Definitely not your average Crockpot recipes! These are my absolute favorite keto dishes made into Crockpot freezer dump meals. If you want low carb crockpot meals for the family, these kid-friendly keto crockpot recipes are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. From keto crockpot recipes with ground beef to keto crockpot recipes with chicken, you’ll find something here for everyone. And if you’re looking for lazy keto crockpot recipes or 5 ingredient keto slow cooker recipes, we’ve got those too!

Safety Tips for Crock-Pot Freezer Meals

Is meal prepping a pain? Grab the Painless Prepping: Ultimate Freezer Meal Prep Spreadsheet! With 60 easy low carb & keto recipes preloaded, the work is done for you. Yes, it’s perfectly safe to combine raw meat with other ingredients. According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, freezing to 0 °F inactivates microbes present in food (like bacteria, yeasts, and molds). Both the "low" and "high" settings on Crock Pots bring food well over the 160°F recommendation.

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Essential Tools for Crock-Pot Freezer Meals

Baggy Rack Holder - helps keep the bag upright while you fill with ingredients.

Delicious Lazy Keto Crock-Pot Recipes

Take your Crock-Pot out of hiding and renew your love affair with one of these low-carb slow cooker recipes. Just be warned: these flavorful new recipes may spoil you forever. So keep this keto Crock-Pot recipe roundup handy and save it like your very own digital cookbook. These hearty, filling recipes for main dishes will help you stick to your macros and never go hungry.

Soups and Stews

You know a slow cooker crushes it for soups and stews.

Keto Chili: Don’t be fooled by the name. This versatile 30-minute keto chili bursting with Tex-Mex flavor works well stove-top or in your slow cooker. This hearty low-carb keto chili recipe flavors grass-fed beef with chipotle chili powder, garlic, and cumin. Top with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
White Turkey Chili: Swap out the traditional ground beef and lighten up with this easy white turkey chili.
Chicken Soup with Radishes and Kale: You’ll need chicken thighs, garlic, bone broth, onions, and carrots. But what you may not expect is the radishes and kale.
Keto Cream of Chicken Soup: Unlike canned choices, this easy keto cream of chicken soup contains zero hidden carbs from fillers and thickeners.
Buffalo Chicken Soup: Make this Buffalo chicken soup recipe when your hands are too cold to eat Buffalo wings. Top each bowl with crumbled blue cheese and celery for maximum wing-like effect. You’ll use your slow cooker to make the shredded chicken first.
Keto Beef Stew: Keto beef stew is one of the best examples of a classic recipe turned low-carb. Instead of carby potatoes, you’ll find super low-carb radishes.
Keto Venison Stew: Would you eat more venison if you knew a serving of this keto venison stew provides 32g of protein? Go ahead and make this slow cooker recipe just once. You may be surprised by how much you dig it.
Italian Turkey Casserole: First, you’ll make a quick “sauce” with garlic, Italian sausage, onion, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasonings. Top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan when done. This Italian turkey casserole recipe combines all the perks of a casserole with the simplicity of using a slow cooker.
Taco Soup: Too cold and snowy to hit up your favorite taco truck? You’ll need grass-fed beef, taco seasonings, and a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles.

Main Dishes

Keto Pot Roast: Your keto meal plans need this savory keto pot roast recipe come autumn and winter. Here’s the best part: one serving dishes up almost 80g of protein and 29g of fat for just six net carbs. Day of cooking tips: Reserve butter and beef broth for day of cooking. Place roast in Crockpot first, then dump the rest of the ingredients so it cooks evenly. Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours. Shred with forks, then serve.
Keto Pork Roast: Make weeknights feel as special as holidays with this keto pork roast. Per serving you’re looking at 34g of protein and 9g of fat for just… two net carbs! Day of cooking tips: Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours. Shred with forks, stir to soak up sauce, then serve with mashed cauliflower.
Lemon Chicken Avocado Boats: To make these lemon chicken avocado boats, just toss in chicken thighs, garlic, grass-fed butter, lemon, vinegar, and oregano. You can adapt this Crock-Pot recipe for shredded chicken depending on the spices you add.
Pulled Barbecue: Slow-cooking pork or beef in barbecue sauce makes for epic tailgate and party food. Pair your pulled beef with one of these easy low-carb bread substitutes.
Cabbage & Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipe: This cabbage & ground beef slow cooker recipe is a delicious and super easy meal the whole family will love. This easy low carb dish is a true crowd-pleaser. It is healthy and delicious - a hearty meal that the whole family will love. This is one of those cabbage recipes that has the added benefit of being keto-friendly. It does not contain any rice. Start by cutting up all veggies and browning your ground beef. Ground beef can be cooked in a large skillet on the stovetop. However, I like to brown my beef in my slow cooker in bulk. I freeze it in recipe-sized portions so that I always have some on hand for various ground beef recipes. Spray your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray. Add in all ingredients, other than cheese and stir to combine. Your slow cooker may be very full, but that is ok. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. 15 minutes or so prior to serving, stir cheese into beef mixture. Cover and allow cheese to melt through. If you like stretchy cheese, go for the mozzarella. If you prefer a little more flavor, sharp cheddar cheese is the way to go! This crock pot cabbage & ground beef recipe is a great one to assemble in advance. Store all ingredients other than the cheese together in a large food storage bag overnight in the refrigerator. This is a great dish if your people will be eating at different times. Once cooked, turn your slow cooker to the warm setting (or have it automatically switch if you have this feature). I always recommend the use of a slow cooker liner. Of course, this is an optional step.

Side Dishes and Extras

Bone Broth: This recipe simmers three (leftover) chicken carcasses in a slow cooker on low for 24 to 48 hours.
Keto Creamed Spinach: Making this paleo, keto creamed spinach recipe in your slow cooker ensures you get the perfect creamy side dish every time.
Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip: Everyone will be excited to see this keto buffalo chicken dip at a party - even if they’re not living the low-carb life.

Lazy Keto Recipes in Under 30 Minutes

The recipes are all quick to prepare, or take a few minutes to prepare and cook on their own!

Keto Green Bean Casserole: This keto Green Bean Casserole is ultra-flavorful, rich, and creamy and also a family favorite. Ingredients in this recipe are minimal, and the prep time takes just 15 minutes. Plus, you can prepare this dish days in advance and reheat it throughout the week for the extra lazy days.
Keto Beef Stick "Egg Roll in a Bowl" Recipe: Another quick and comforting one-pan meal, this Keto Beef Stick "Egg Roll in a Bowl" Recipe is an insanely addicting lazy keto meal. Thankfully, it's also easy to make! Prep takes just 15 minutes, and the cooking time is 5 minutes. We recommend spicing up this recipe using the Extra Hot Mini Beef Sticks.
Keto Frittata with Avocado and Queso: This recipe is made for busy people. The Keto Frittata with Avocado and Queso comes together in just 25 minutes and is guaranteed to please a crowd! It's a super well balanced lazy keto meal-tons of healthy fats and protein from the avocado and eggs. Fritattas are one of the easiest dishes to make at home, and can be easily customized using ingredients on hand.
Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe: This Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe is ultra tasty and comes together in less than 15 minutes! It can be served by itself, as a quick lunch, or even as a side dish to a larger keto meal.
Baked Salmon and Asparagus: This Baked Salmon and Asparagus makes for a super easy and delicious dinner. Salmon and asparagus are baked with a rich buttery sauce in individual foil packs, and then hit with some bright lemon to bring it all together.
Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese: Quick and comforting, this Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is the perfect lazy keto meal. This cauliflower mac takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and it's customizable depending on which beef sticks you include. Add the Extra Hot Mini Beef Sticks for a spicy mac, or add the Sea Salt & Pepper Mini Beef Sticks to make an original mac.
Low Carb Keto Beef Kabobs: These Low Carb Keto Beef Kabobs are a super easy weeknight meal that you can put together in a matter of minutes.
Easy Keto Broccoli Salad: This easy keto broccoli salad is also the perfect low-carb keto recipe for those that like to minimize their time in the kitchen. Incorporating more vegetables in general is also good for your overall health.
Keto Crack Chicken: This recipe for Keto Crack Chicken is cooked in the Crock-Pot (or slow cooker) and is a hit with the entire family. So all have to do is set it, and go be lazy for the next few hours.

Simple Steps for Cabbage Roll Casserole

Just about any time your crock pot is involved, you know you are getting a warm, simple meal. This slow cooker casserole is no exception. This amazing dish is a complete meal on its own. This wonderful comfort food is great with pasta, mashed potatoes, white rice or brown rice if you're not counting carbs. If you are, try serving over riced or mashed cauliflower. Green pepper may be substituted for red pepper, but this will change the flavor of the final dish a bit. I use jarred, minced garlic (lazy!!). Substitute ground turkey for beef to lighten up a bit. Store leftovers of this cabbage roll casserole in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag. If you are averse to cutting onions, chopped onion is generally available in the frozen vegetable section of the grocery store. Feeling too lazy to cut up a whole cabbage? Use a large bag of pre-cut coleslaw mix instead.

Ingredients

brown ground beef1 - 1.5 lbs ground beef
dice onion, red pepper, and head of cabbage1 head cabbage, 1 cup onion, 1 red pepperspray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
non-stick cooking spray
Add all ingredients except cheese to slow cooker. Stir to combine a bit, if you can. Your slow cooker will be very full but will shrink as it cooks 1 - 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 head cabbage, 15 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 cup onion, 15 oz can tomato sauce, 8 oz can mushrooms, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 red pepper
Cover and cook on low for 8 or so hours (or 4 hours on high)
15 minutes before serving, add 1 cup (or more!) of shredded cheese to the contents in a slow cooker. Stir and cover to allow cheese to melt1.5 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Just prior to serving, top with remaining cheese.

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