Doing keto does not have to mean spending more at the grocery store. This keto meal prep for the cheapest price possible was created to help you eat low-carb while keeping costs as low as realistically achievable. The focus is on the most affordable keto-friendly foods, minimal waste, and simple cooking methods that stretch every dollar.
In this guide, you will see exactly what to buy, how to prepare it, and how to portion meals so you can stay keto without financial stress.
Highlights
- Total time: About 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 12 meals (6 days)
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Main equipment: Large skillet, pot, baking pan, meal prep containers
Ingredients and Ingredient Tips
Ingredients
- 5 lb chicken leg quarters
- 1½ lb ground pork
- 24 large eggs
- 2 lb white cabbage
- 2 lb frozen mixed low-carb vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini blend)
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese, block
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 lb margarine or butter
- 1 bottle vegetable or olive oil (about ¾ cup used)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (2 teaspoons)
- Onion powder (2 teaspoons)
Ingredient Tips
- Chicken leg quarters are often the cheapest cut of chicken and provide fat and flavor.
- Cabbage is one of the lowest-cost keto vegetables and works in many dishes.
- Ground pork is usually cheaper than beef and fits keto macros well.
- Buying eggs in bulk trays significantly reduces cost per meal.
- Shred mozzarella yourself to avoid paying extra for pre-shredded cheese.
Continue to Page to learn how to cook everything efficiently.