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Cheap Keto Meal Plan on a Budget (7-Day)

Save money, lose weight, and eat well – without breaking the bank.

⏱️ Weekly Prep: 45 mins 🍳 Daily Cook: 20–30 mins 📅 Yields: 7 days (1 person) 🥗 Net Carbs: ~5g per meal

Pantry Staples (one‑time buy)

• Olive oil (extra virgin)
• Coconut oil or butter
• Apple cider vinegar & white vinegar
• Mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• Hot sauce (zero‑carb)
• Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin

Weekly Fresh

• Proteins: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20), 1 dozen eggs, 2 cans tuna
• Vegetables: 2 heads broccoli (or 2 bags frozen), 1 head cauliflower (or riced), 10 oz bagged spinach, 2 zucchini, 2 bell peppers, 1 head romaine or mixed greens
• Dairy & fats: 1 lb butter, 1 pint heavy cream, 8 oz cream cheese, 8 oz shredded cheddar (optional)

Total weekly cost: ~$55–75 depending on region – see substitutions in article.

Sunday Batch Prep (45 minutes)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 heads of chopped broccoli with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast on a sheet pan for 20–25 min until edges are brown and crisp.
2. Brown the beef – cook 1.5 lbs ground beef in a dry skillet over medium‑high until no pink remains (8–10 min). Season with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp garlic powder. Set aside.
3. Sear chicken thighs – pat dry 2 lbs thighs, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same skillet, place skin‑side down and cook 6–8 min until golden and crisp. Flip and cook 5–6 min more (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Rest, then slice or shred.
4. Boil eggs – place 6 eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, turn off heat, cover, and let sit 10 min. Cool, peel, refrigerate.
5. Make dressing – shake together ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a jar.

Daily Assembly (20‑30 min per meal)

• Lunch: Reheat 4‑5 oz chicken or beef with a splash of water. Toss with fresh spinach and dressing; top with sliced egg.
• Dinner: Stuff bell peppers with leftover beef, top with cheese, bake at 375°F for 15 min. Or sauté zucchini in butter, add chicken and cream cheese sauce.
• Snack: Hard‑boiled egg with salt or celery with cream cheese.

Transform leftovers: Use taco meat for omelets or salads; shredded chicken for soup or lettuce wraps – see full article for 3 transformation maps.

Nutrition per day (approx.): 1400‑1600 calories | 110g fat | 18‑22g net carbs | 90g protein

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