Keto-friendly Recipes for the Big Game

Despite what you might think, it’s not impossible to make a feast for the big game and stay on your ketogenic diet. There are tons of keto-friendly recipes you can enjoy guilt free. Here are our #1 draft picks for Sunday:

“Kickoff” Keto Caprese Salad

Kick off your party with this quick, easy and delicious keto-friendly recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 large organic or heirloom tomatoes
• 12 ounces organic mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 6 tablespoons virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzle
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Make a basil garnish by combining chopped basil with 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
2. Slice tomatoes into ¼ in. slices. You should be able to get at least 6 slices from each tomato.
3. Cut your Mozzarella into 1 oz. or ¼ in. slices.
4. On a serving plate, layer tomato, mozzarella, then basil garnish.
5. Dust with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts:

Servings: 4
Calories: 451
Fat: 40g
Net Carbs: 4.4g
Protein: 20g

“Hail Mary” Wild Boar Bacon Keto Burger

If the game gets dull, bring out these little burgers to bring your crowd back to life.

Ingredients:

• 12 slices thick-cut Wild Boar bacon
• 12 (1-inch) cubes cheddar cheese
• 12 (1-ounce) raw sausage patties
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cumin
• Onion powder
• Parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Lay out your raw sausage patties on the sheet, evenly spaced.
4. Sprinkle with seasonings.
5. In the middle of each sausage patty, place a cube of cheese.
6. Wrap the sausage around the cheese to form a ball.
7. Wrap each sausage ball with bacon.
8. Bake for 1 hour at 350°F.
9. Serve with ketchup, mustard and relish.

Nutrition Facts:

Servings: 12
Calories: 250
Fat: 21g
Net Carbs: 1.4g
Protein: 14g

“Run out the Clock” Keto Slow Cooker Steak Chili

Get the house smelling great on game day with this slow cooker keto-friendly recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ lbs. grass-fed steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup sliced leeks
• 2 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock

Toppings (optional):

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Avocado
• Fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Put all your ingredients into a slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 6 hours.
3. Stir the ingredients before serving, breaking up the large chunks of beef and tomatoes into smaller pieces.
4. Add toppings and serve.

Nutrition Facts:

Servings: 12 (½ cup)
Calories: 478
Fat: 38g
Net Carbs: 5g
Protein: 29g

“MVP” Keto Baked Chicken Wings

The most valuable plate at the party is the one with these wings on them.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. organic free-range chicken wings and drums
• ¼ cup organic butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• Hot sauce of choice

Instructions:

1. Mix together baking soda, baking powder and salt.
2. Put all the chicken wings into a plastic bag. Add the baking soda mixture, seal the bag and shake to coat the wings.
3. Place coated wings on a wire rack and set in the fridge overnight to dry.
4. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
5. Bake wings in the oven for 20 minutes.
6. Flip wings and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until crispy.
7. Coat with hot sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts:

Servings: 5
Calories (per wing): ~200
Fat: 57g
Net Carbs: 0.5g
Protein: 65g