Looking for cheap keto meals that are easy, delicious, and won’t break the bank? This list of budget-friendly low carb dinner ideas is perfect for anyone on a keto diet. Whether you’re feeding a family or just need some affordable meal prep options, these recipes offer the best balance of flavor, nutrition, and cost-effectiveness.
This list includes cheap low carb dinner recipes that are perfect for a keto diet while saving money.
Plus, they’re easy to make with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Why Choose Budget-Friendly Keto Meals?
One of the great things about the keto diet is that it encourages you to eat wholesome, low carb foods like meats, vegetables, and healthy fats. But keeping costs down while maintaining a strict low carb or keto lifestyle can be difficult.
With a little creativity and some affordable ingredients, it’s easy to make cheap keto meals that are filling, flavorful, and healthy.
If you’re tired of overspending on specialty foods, check out these cheap keto meal ideas that make use of common ingredients like ground beef, chicken thighs, cauliflower rice, and more.
These cheap keto meals are perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight. Simple, delicious, budget-friendly, and little meal prep required.
25 Easy & Cheap Keto Meals for Dinner
Keto Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Crockpot
This hearty Keto Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup is a simple slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights. With ground beef, bell peppers, and a flavorful broth, this low carb dinner is packed with protein and vegetables. It’s easy to prepare, requires minimal effort, and provides a satisfying meal for the entire family.
Juicy Baked Keto Barbecue Chicken
This juicy baked keto barbecue chicken recipe is made up of simple ingredients that won't break the bank. This is one of my favorite keto dinner recipes because with a little planning, this meal is whipped up in minutes. It is budget friendly, easy, and delicious, perfect for busy weeknights.
Made with simple, inexpensive ingredients, it’s perfect for keto beginners. The combination of tender chicken and cheap keto BBQ sauce makes this meal budget-friendly.
Low Carb Meatball Casserole Recipe
This Easy Cheesy Low Carb Meatball Casserole features homemade meatballs baked in marinara sauce and topped with a blend of creamy ricotta and mozzarella. It’s a delicious, budget-friendly keto meal that’s filling and comforting, perfect for a family dinner.
Keto Chicken & Rice Soup {Easy Keto Crockpot Dump Meal}
This Keto Chicken & Rice Soup uses cauliflower rice to keep it low in carbs while delivering classic comfort. It’s an easy crockpot recipe with just a few ingredients, including chicken and herbs, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner. It’s filling, nutritious, and affordable.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
This Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a keto-friendly spin on an Italian classic, featuring juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers. It’s a budget-friendly, low-carb meal that takes minutes, making it perfect for busy days.
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Salad
This keto instant pot buffalo chicken salad is made with seasoned juicy pressure cooker chicken breasts on top of crunchy fresh greens.
More Budget-friendly Low Carb Recipes
These cheap keto dinner recipes are perfect for those following a keto diet without overspending on ingredients. Whether you need easy keto meals or budget-friendly options, these low carb recipes will satisfy your cravings while sticking to your budget.
Keto Philly Cheese Steak Skillet Recipe
Keto Philly Cheese Steak Skillet dinner in 15 minutes! Savor the tender goodness of beef, onions, and bell peppers with this one-pan low-carb Philly cheese steak recipe.
Instant Pot Roast Beef & Gravy (Low Carb)
This Instant Pot Roast Beef & Gravy recipe is low carb and easy to make. This dish promises the classic flavor of traditional pot roast without all of the carbs.
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
Warm up with a healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup. This crockpot dump meal is gluten-free and low-carb, perfect for an easy Fall dinner.
Cheesy Keto Crockpot Chicken with a Kick
This Keto Crockpot chicken with cheesy broccoli is the perfect blend of keto-friendly and low-carb goodness. This creamy, cheesy chicken dish is a family favorite that promises little meal prep for busy weeknights.
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Recipe for Subs
This keto crock pot dump meal is great for a quick weeknight dinner or for feeding a crowd. Grab some low carb buns and load them up with this simple cheap keto meal.
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
If you are looking for an easy way to make crockpot bbq chicken thighs for the whole family this is sure to be one of your favorite recipes.
Low Carb Taco Casserole Recipe
This easy low carb taco casserole recipe is delicious and keto friendly. Little meal prep required so it's the perfect dinner for busy nights.
Keto Wrap Ideas - Best Low Carb Beef & Cheese Wraps
When you need a really easy dinner but don't want to skimp on flavor, these roast beef sandwiches will hit the spot. This keto meal only take a few minutes to whip up!
Keto Italian Casserole Recipe
This healthy dinner recipe is bursting with flavor and fits into your keto meal plans. With just a handful of ingredients and a casserole dish, this may be your next favorite cheap keto meal to make when trying to save money on groceries.
Keto Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This keto slow cooker pot roast is so easy to make, just dump the ingredients into a crock pot and let the magic happen.
Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe
If you're looking for a quick low-carb meal, this pepper steak stir fry recipe is the perfect solution. This easy recipe combines thin strips of tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and a sweet and savory sauce for a quick delicious meal made in under 15 minutes.
Keto Fried Chicken
This keto fried chicken is made in a deep fryer but also includes instructions for cooking on the stove top and oven baked keto fried chicken.
Low Carb Pork Chop Recipe - Baked Juicy Keto Chops
Learn how to make the perfect low carb pork chop recipe baked in the oven. These boneless pork chops have a delicious almond flour parmesan crust with a juicy center.
Slow Cooker Keto Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
This keto cheeseburger soup recipe makes a hearty soup that is perfect for busy weeknights, especially during cold weather. Cooked in a slow cooker or on a stove top, this recipe is quick and easy.
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken - Rotisserie Style Seasoned
This slow cooker whole chicken is a low carb rotisserie-style seasoned chicken made in a crock pot. An easy dinner option for busy nights.
Keto Air Fryer Taco Bowls
You'll love this Keto Air Fryer recipe for Keto Taco Bowls. These Homemade taco bowls are low-carb, healthier than fried, and easy to make!
Low Carb Goulash
Everyone will love this low carb goulash recipe! Ground beef, zucchini, and onion come together to create an easy keto one pot meal.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe
Delicious Rotisserie Chicken Salad recipe made with tender chicken, mayo, celery, and fresh herbs. Ready in minutes!
Best Recipe for Deep Frying Fish on Keto Diet
This easy recipe contains less net carbs than premade mixes and is the best way to make golden brown fish fillets for a ketogenic diet.
These cheap keto meals are perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight. Simple, delicious, budget-friendly, low carb meals.
Sticking to a low carb or keto diet doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With these cheap keto meal ideas and a little planning, you can enjoy a variety of keto dinner recipes that are both delicious and affordable.
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My inner foodie is loving this post. I am adding some of these snacks to my list to look for at the store.
Gluten-free foods have come a long way over the years. I remember when it all just tasted like cardboard. Now my favorite pretzels ever are gluten-free.
I was just thinking about mochi today and how I wished it was sold around here. I like that Ice water. The flavors are good
Don’t be messin with the spaghetti ese!
Meli’s Monster Cookies look so absolutely delicious. Your list looks great but those cookies really stood out to me.
I’ve seen those Meli’s cookies before while I was grocery shopping. I was interested, but passed. I will grab them the next time I’m out shopping. A great list of foods, and the positive is gluten free.
I use MCT oil in my coffee every day. It truly takes care of my hunger through the morning. I don’t taste coconut or that would be a deal breaker.
I keep hearing great things about MCT oil. I never tried it but the health benefits are very convincing. It’s definitely on my list of foods to try.
Where have I been? LOL How is it I have only tried ONE item on this whole list? I tell you what I really do want to try Milkadamia though! Will look for all of these!
MCT oil is on my list of things to try this year. I have been doing the Keto diet for a little over 2 years now and I see MCT oil pop up all the time. My son LOVES those ICE drinks.
I like the variety of items you have on this list! I’ve tried the tea, Vitatops, cacao, and Garden Lites. I would love to try a bunch more of these. It’s always fun to try new things and be able to have ideas for sticking with healthy eating goals.
All of these do sound great. I’ve tried some of the ones you have listed. I’m interested in trying out many of these.
Those looks so delicious as they look. I would love to try them all.
Dessert is my weakness! I haven’t tried the cookies yet, but I have had the mochi ice cream. Loved it! Although I had a green tea flavor, I believe. The mint chocolate chip sounds even better to me.
Oh I needed this today. I’m trying to incorporate healthier stuff into my life so this came at the perfect time.
Zucchini bread is always great to snack on so I’ll have to try out those muffins made with the plant. Garden Lites adding chocolate chips and banana to the mix along with zucchini have these muffins calling out to me.
Oh wow….these all look like yummy food options!! I have tried a few of these but the are more I want to try!!
I like what you’ve chosen. There are some I’ve already tried and some on my list to try.
Ohhh lots of great options I’ve not heard of before. That MyMo ice cream is one I’d really like to try first.
My kids would love to try everything is sweet, like cookies, ice cream, muffins etc.. I would like to try Makadamia Milk. I am very curious about it!
We’ve only tried Garden Lites which was perfect for our picky eater….he loved it. Will have to check the rest. Thanks for the list.
Holy cow, there’s a lot of options here! I’m excited to try so many of these, especially the sunflower seed butter. That looks interesting for sure.