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Low Carb Patty Melt

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Low Carb Patty Melt

Ok, so you’re probably looking at this picture and saying to yourself “How can this be low carb??”  Well, I’m gonna tell you if you stick with me!  Whether you are cooking for low carb eaters or not, this recipe tastes delicious and is super satisfying.  The finishing touch is the “comeback sauce” which is a variation of the special sauce used on burgers and sandwiches.  I used a thin slice bread for this recipe- if you are unable to find this, use one slice of regular bread to keep carb counts low.  SO LET’S GET STARTED!

 

 

Low Carb Patty Melt

This pic shows the thinly sliced onions ready to be cooked in a lightly oiled skillet.

 

 

Low Carb Patty Melt

Here are the onions, fully cooked and golden brown after about 15 minutes.

 

 

Low Carb Patty Melt

Here’s a sneak preview of the easy comeback sauce- the finishing touch on the patty melt recipe.

 

 

 

Low Carb Patty Melt

The finished patty melt = thin toast + comeback sauce + beef patty + onions + queso cheese

 

 

Low Carb Patty Melt

If you like low carb eats, try out my Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Bowl or my Low Carb Beef Stroganoff Bowl  for more delicious recipes!

 

 

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Low Carb Patty Melt
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Low Carb Patty Melt

Low carb patty melt pleases the whole family with plenty of beef, cheese and low carb goodness.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories Carbs: 346 kcal
Author: easyhealthllc.com
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion,sliced
  • 1 lb. ground beef, grass fed if available
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. queso melting cheese
  • 8 slices thin-sliced bread
Comeback Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1/2 Tbsp. dill pickle relish
  • dash Worcestershire sauce
Instructions

  1. To prepare Comeback Sauce:

    Mix all ingredients well.  Use this as a sandwich spread with patty melts.

  2. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet then add sliced onion. Cook and stir until soft and golden brown-about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

  3. Add worcestershire sauce to ground beef and form into 4 thin patties.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Place patties in skillet  and cook over medium heat turning as needed until fully cooked.

  4. Place onions on top of cooked patties, then pour melted queso over all.  

  5. Toast bread slices. Spread 2 slices toast with comeback sauce then add a patty with onions and cheese to form sandwich.  

Recipe Notes

Per serving:

346 calories, 13gm carb, 25gm pro, 22gm fat, 390mg sodium

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Low carb patty melt pleases the whole family with plenty of beef, cheese and low carb goodness.

Low Carb BBQ Chicken Bowl

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Low Carb BBQ Chicken Bowl

Here’s another low carb bowl that makes a delicious week night supper!  You can serve this diabetes-friendly bowl as is  or on a bed of sautéed peppers and onions to the low carb diners and add a bun and make a sandwich for those that want more carbs.  Try to use a lower carb barbecue sauce or make your own lower carb sauce.  If you like this low carb bbq bowl, be sure to check out my Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Bowl and my Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Bowl.

 

 

 

The chicken and onions will need to cook together before adding the bbq sauce.  In the photo above, you can see the chicken has browned well- which will add extra flavor to the finished recipe.

 

 

 

 

The photo above shows the chicken and onions with bbq sauce added.  Try to find a lower carb bbq sauce or make your own to help keep carbs in check.  

 

 

Low Carb BBQ Chicken Bowl
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Low Carb BBQ Chicken Bowl

A low carb bbq chicken bowl that will please all your diners. Browned pieces of chicken and onions in a low carb bbq sauce topped with melted cheese.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: easyhealthllc.com
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup lower carb BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet.  Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

  2. Salt and pepper thighs then place in skillet with onions. Cover and cook on medium/low 2-3 minutes.  Uncover and cook until temp reaches 165 degrees F- about 5-6 minutes.

  3. Using 2 forks, shred chicken then stir in BBQ sauce.  Top with cheese and cover 1-2 minutes to melt cheese

Recipe Notes

Per serving (4.6oz):

247 calories, 9gm carb, 21gm protein, 13gm fat, 285mg sodium

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Tex-Mex Squash Casserole – Low Carb

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Mid summer is a great time to experiment with new squash recipes.  Seems like everywhere you look, there is summer squash!  Here’s a creamy, tex mex take on the traditional squash casserole that comes together in a snap.  Bonus:  this recipe is also low carb!  I used mild rotel in my recipe and it worked perfectly with the creamy ingredients to make a delicious side dish.

 

 

 

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Tex-mex squash casserole before baking

 

 

 

 

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Tex-Mex Squash Casserole
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Cheesy, creamy and low carb squash casserole makes the perfect side dish.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories Carbs: 250 kcal
Author: easyhealthllc.com
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds summer squash, sliced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 can rotel tomatoes, drained may use mild if desired
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese,grated reserve 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Add squash, onion and 3/4 tsp salt to a large pot and cover with water. Simmer until crisp tender-about 7-9 minutes. Strain squash and onions and set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, stir together squash and remaining ingredients (except 1/2 cup cheese). Adjust salt and pepper if desired.

  4. Pour mixture into a medium sized casserole dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese.

  5. Bake until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly-about 20-30 minutes.  Allow to set 5-10 minutes.

Recipe Notes

per serving:

250 calories, 8gm carb, 7gm pro,22gm fat, 627mg sodium, 2gm fiber, 5gm sugar

 

 

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Tex-Mex Squash Casserole- squash mixed with rotel in a creamy sauce. Low carb

Low Carb Steak and Cheese Bowl

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low carb steak & cheese skillet

Low Carb Steak and Cheese Bowl featuring marinated peppers and provolone cheese. Perfect for low carb diners and also diabetes-friendly.  Serve with romaine lettuce leaves for a satisfying low carb meal- warm up a few hoagie buns for the rest of the crowd.

 

Me: Do we really need another cheesesteak recipe on the blog?

Me: Of course we do, especially when there’s marinated peppers involved!

Me: But won’t we be overdoing the meat + cheese + skillet pictures?

Me: Is that possible? Just call it steak and cheese instead of cheesesteak.

Ok, it’s settled.  Another cheesesteak recipe coming up!!  This one with  actual STEAK!  I know, I know, the previous recipes also had STEAK in the title, but those were all build-ups to this one which involves STEAK!  (Sorry, my keyboard keeps capitalizing STEAK for some reason.)  You can use whatever type of steak you want- here I used minute steak because that’s what I had on hand- but I am planning to use a ribeye steak or a flat iron steak next time.  (I just awarded myself a prize for using the word steak over 9 times in that last paragraph.)

Just as the type of steak you use is flexible, so is the type of cheese.  I think a pepper-jack would be great or even swiss cheese.  In other words, don’t feel like you need to go buy lots of expensive ingredients for this recipe to work.  Use whatever cheese you have in your fridge.  

Your low carb diners can pile this mixture over a garden salad or fill lettuce leaves.  Others can use hoagie buns or toast.  I love recipes that will satisfy the whole gang!

Be sure to check out my array of other cheesesteak recipes including:

Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushrooms

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Cups

Let’s get started:

I chopped the pepperoncini into smaller pieces but this is optional:

 

low carb steak & cheese skillet

Green onions & pepperoncini sautéing

 

 

Browning the strips of steak. Try not to crowd the pieces, so they will brown.

 

Low Carb Steak & Cheese Skillet

Browning the steak

 

 

Low Carb Steak & Cheese Skillet

Browned steak with pepperoncini and green onions

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Low Carb Steak & Cheese Skillet
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

A satisfying low carb and diabetes friendly skillet full of steak, peppers and cheese. Serve on romaine lettuce leaves. Find marinated pepperoncini on the condiment aisle of your grocery beside pickles and olives.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories Carbs: 324 kcal
Author: easyhealthllc.com
Ingredients
  • 4 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup marinated sliced pepperoncini, chopped
  • 1.5 lb steak use your favorite cut
  • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • romaine lettuce leaves
  • sliced tomatoes
Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in skillet until warm then add garlic, onions, and pepperoncini peppers.  Sauté 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.  Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. Cut steak into strips and add 2 tsp. worcestershire sauce, stir to combine. 

  3. Heat remaining olive oil in skillet, then add steak strips in batches. (Avoid crowding steak so pieces will brown easier.) Turn steak to brown each side then remove from skillet.  

  4. Add steak and pepperoncini mixture back to skillet and toss to combine. Place 4 slices provolone cheese over all. Cover pan and allow cheese to melt. 

  5. Serve with romaine lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes, etc.  

Recipe Notes

per serving (7.7 oz):

324 Calories, 3gm carb, 1gm fiber, 35gm protein, 18gm fat, 598mg sodium, 99mg cholesterol

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Pork Tenderloin with Spanish Cauliflower Rice

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Pork Tenderloin and Spanish Cauliflower Rice

This one pan, quick recipe is loaded with flavor and uses only 5 ingredients.  Added bonus: it’s low carb and diabetes diet friendly!  

Many grocery stores now carry cauliflower crumbles which work great in this recipe.  I used a whole cauliflower head and crumbled using a food processor.  Just be sure to watch the particle size as you are processing- it is very easy to overprocess the cauliflower and you end up with a much finer particle size.  Also, you may use your favorite salsa in this recipe- most are about 2gm carb per 2 tablespoon serving size.  

 

Pork Tenderloin and Spanish Cauliflower Rice
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Pork Tenderloin with Spanish Cauliflower Rice

One skillet low carb Spanish rice topped with pork tenderloin and melted cheese.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories Carbs: 304 kcal
Author: Easyhealthllc.com
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 16 oz. salsa
  • 1/2 cup cheese
Instructions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in large skillet and brown tenderloin in batches (avoid crowding). Set tenderloin aside.

  2. Clean and coarsely chop cauliflower.  Add to food processor and process until rice-sized pieces are formed (check particle size and avoid over-processing.)

  3. Heat 2 tsp oil in a non-stick skillet and add cauliflower.  Stir fry 2-3 minutes until tender. Add salsa to skillet and bring to a simmer.  Top with tenderloin then sprinkle with cheese, as desired.

Recipe Notes

Serves 4

Per Serving:

Calories-304, Carbs- 14gm, Fiber- 6gm, Protein- 30gm, Fat-14gm

 

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