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Ribeye with green beans and baconA quick lunch, yes lunch, as a test cook for a photo and video shoot I am excited for over the next week or two. This is a great meal that came together in about 15 minutes (once the grill was preheated). That was a win in itself, but the goal was to understand lighting and I was able to confirm a few layouts that worked and didn't work for me. I'll be excited to do the real cook, may change the protein, may add a sauce for some color, and definitely going to shift to an evening shoot for more controlled light. I want to get the moody feel and haven't don't that style in a while. It's over due. Test cook was a @butcher_box ribeye seasoned with @neilsarap Original beef and fresh cracked pepper using my @hexclad Pepper Grinder. Cooked over direct flame with @bearmountainbbq apple wood pellets. The green beans were cooked in the bacon grease, which is a home cured pepper bacon. Again some fresh pepper. Both the steak and green beans were finished with @spiceologyPink peppercorn and thyme rub. #steak #greenbeans #meatandveggies #keto #lowcarb #healthylunch #grilled #ribeye

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Firecracker turkey meatballs and broccoli. I have posted this recipe before, and it just hits the spot! Turkey meatballs in a sweet and spice sauce, low carb, high protein, and you can control the fats with how much butter you use with the broccoli. The sauce is @primalkitchenfoods Buffalo sauce, @swervesweetie Brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and some chili flake. I added a bit of @neilsarapAsian rub at the end to the sauce and seasoned the broccoli in the same rub, sauteed with butter. #meatballs #turkeymeatballs #groundturkey #roastedbroccoli #healthydinner #dinnerideas

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Steak and Eggs BenedictThe addiction is real, so I made another one last night for dinner. We'll start at the bottom and work our way up. @carbonautbaking keto friendly bread, buttered and toasted. Fresh spinach sauteed in some leftover hollandaise (great way to stretch a bit of hollandaise and make it have an impact) Smoked flank steak leftovers, warmed up in butter. Originally smoked with @bearmountainbbqApple wood pellets. Warming it up brought out an amazing smoke aroma and absolutely flavored the butter, which I used for the toast and then sauteed the spinach in the same pan. Poached egg. White queso from Costco, and finally a bit of habanero hot sauce. What a treat! This one was over the top delicious! #eggsbenedict #brunch #breakfast #ketofood #poachedeggs #lowcarb #eggs #hollandaise

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Burgers always hit the spotThis loaded burger was delicious. One @butcher_box beef patty and one @amylufoods patty. Grilled in the Yoder using @bearmountainbbq apple wood pellets. While they grilled down below, I had the bacon up top dripping over the burgers. Lettuce, tomato, @grillospickles pickles and a bit of mayo added some freshness and ghost pepper jack cheese rounded out all the fillings. Sandwiched between @carbonautbaking buns and I was set! #burger #cheeseburger #baconcheeseburger #grilling #hamburger #lowcarb

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Jalapeno popper burritoInspired by @heatstrokes_outdoor_cooking but I kept it low carb! I loaded up a keto friendly tortilla with @brandingironranch Italian herb chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, jalapeno and bacon. Crisped up the tortillas once wrapped and served with the remaining chicken and some hot sauce for good measure. I grilled up the chicken yesterday using @bearmountainbbq apple wood pellets for a nice smoke and the grillgrates gave me a good char on the chicken. Quick, easy lunch, low carb, protein packed and absolutely delicious! #burrito #lowcarb #jalapenopoppers #lunchideas #lunchinspo #delicious #wraps #bearmountainbbq #grilledchicken

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Aji Amarillo Beef JerkyThis spicy beef jerky will keep you coming back for more! @pepperexchange Aji Amarillo limited edition pepper puree is perfect for your next batch of beef jerky! Ingredients:2lb Eye of Round(1/4in slices)4oz Aji Amarillo2oz Soy Sauce2oz Worcestershire sauce8oz Bourbon Instructions: * Remove any exterior fat and slice the eye of round into thin slices, between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick depending on your preference and place in a Ziploc bag. * Combine 2oz(half a jar) of Aji Amarillo, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bourbon. * Pour marinade into the bag and massage it into the sliced meat. * Let rest refrigerated overnight * Smoke on your smoker's lowest setting (usually about 2-3 hours) until you can bend the meat and it will show white cracks but not snap in half. Tip!! * For a bit of added heat, brush a thin layer of the Aji Amarillo onto each slice after placing it on the smoker (should use the remaining 2 oz)If any moisture remains on the surface when the jerky is done pat dry with a paper towel and store in a cool dry place for up to a week. Let's be honest though, it isn't likely going to be stored for a week, you'll be making a second batch by then! #pepperpartner #ajiamarillo #beefjerky #spicyfood #recipes #limitededition #snacktime #snackideas

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Win one of my favorite secret ingredients – Dips & Spreads from @laterrafina! One prize winner will win a month’s supply of free Dip & Spread coupons and other La Terra Fina goodies. Many of their dips are keto-friendly and packed with flavor. Entry is simple and a winner will be announced Saturday, April 22nd date. To enter:1. Follow both @laterrafina and @electricmice2. Tag at least one friend you’d want to invite over for a meal (additional friends tagged = additional entries)3. Optional: share and tag @laterrafina and @electricmice to your story for an extra entry!One winner will be randomly chosen. The giveaway ends Friday, April 21st at 11:59 pm PST and is open to US residents only. Winners will be announced on or around Saturday, April 22nd date. The giveaway is not sponsored by Meta/Instagram. *Please note we will NEVER ask you for cash or credit card information. GOOD LUCK!#eggsbenedict #eggrecipes #breakfast #savory #winning #brunch #

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Keto friendly Beef and BroccoliThis starts with velveting some flank steak (toss beef in baking soda for 30 min, rinse and pat dry) then seasoning the steak with @neilsarap asian rub and cooking over medium high heat in some @chosenfoods avocado oil.In a separate pan, some broccoli and carrots were seasoned and sauteed in the same way. For the sauce, I used a brown sauce recipe from @stepawayfromthecarbs swapping the fish sauce for Trader joes umami seasoning and I used @swervesweetie brown sugar. I would probably cut the sugar in half next time. To plate, I tossed the beef in a bit of the sauce, drizzled a little more sauce over the veggies, and garnished with a few sesame seeds. #beefandbroccoli #chinesefood #takeout #homerecipe #ketofood #ketorecipes #lowcarb

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