10 Slow-Cooker Keto Recipes That Will Leave You Saying, "Damn, That Was Easy"

Updated on 9/27/2018 at 2:35 PM

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When you decide to make a lifestyle change like following the ketogenic diet, you know you don't want to stress yourself out coming up with a ton of new and time-intensive dishes to prepare every week. A slow cooker can be a lifesaver once you've figured out what you want to make, often allowing you to prepare one item (such as beef or spaghetti squash) for a variety of meals, and either way saving you hours every week.

We've rounded up 10 low-carb recipes, from meat bases to hearty soups, all of which are keto-approved. Grab that slow cooker, dig in, and thank us later.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

This slow-cooker shredded beef can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads and tacos to cauliflower fried rice.

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Your favorite Thanksgiving side dish doesn't have to be just for the holidays — this comforting green bean casserole is 100 percent keto-approved.

Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Pie Soup

Chuck steak makes this French onion pot pie soup a hearty option fit for a meal — just skip the pie crust crackers to make this recipe is perfectly keto-friendly.

Slow Cooker Carnitas

These slow cooker carnitas will leave you saying "Chipotle who?" at dinner time.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup

If you're all about the spice that buffalo chicken is known for, you'll go crazy for this slow cooker Buffalo chicken soup, which can also be made on the stove or an Instant Pot.

Slow Cooker Keto Beef Stew

This hearty, veggie-loaded beef stew is a naturally healthy choice made even better in the slow cooker. You can omit the potatoes to decrease the carb count if you need to.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

The classic Italian dish chicken cacciatore made simpler for an easy weeknight dinner.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

You can now make the long-time family favorite beef stroganoff with just 20 minutes of prep and a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Once you've slow-cooked this spaghetti squash, you can use it for various keto dishes in place of pasta — but be mindful of your portions, since this squash does contain carbs.

Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole

This slow cooker sausage and egg casserole will make you pop out of bed in the morning.