I’m not a big fan of the kitchen as you know, but when I do cook it’s “quick low carb meals for one” as I’m often eating alone.
I prefer to make the least mess possible in the kitchen, and spend as little time in there as I can get away with (lol), so I tend to make “one skillet” meals more often than not.
As an example, the meal in the photo was all made in one skillet and took very little time. But it was healthy, delicious and filling! And of course, low carb. 😉
I started with two very easy low carb sides: pre-sliced mushrooms and Birdseye Steamfresh Creamed Spinach.
I like to keep plenty of low carb frozen vegetables and other easy low carb foods on hand. Planning is key, especially when you don’t feel like cooking or just want something quick and easy.
I’ll often cook the whole bag of creamed spinach, or any frozen chopped spinach, and store what I don’t use in the refrigerator.
It makes for easy meals over the next couple of days as I like to add spinach to my scrambled eggs or omelets, and even in my low carb bread recipe.
I try to sneak greens in anywhere I can. 😉
For this quick low carb meal I started with Ground Chuck. I pattied out maybe 1/3 to 1/2 pound and put it in the skillet. I popped the Birdseye Creamed Spinach in the microwave (it cooks right in the bag). I used a little garlic salt and Montreal Steak Seasoning to season the meat. I also like Mrs. Dash but I was out.
Oh, and a tip for making great Hamburger Steaks! Use your finger to make a whole in the middle of the patty. That prevents it from shrinking or puffing up:
I cook it on medium heat, maybe just a tad higher, and cover it. I like to make the outside “crisp” without getting it too done in the middle. After I flipped it the first time, I season the other side and add in the sliced mushrooms:
When it’s done, I put the meat & mushrooms on a plate covered with a paper towel (to soak up the excess grease) and then toss the creamed spinach into the greasy skillet:
That makes the spinach really tasty. 😀
This meal is SO easy it tops my list of “quick low carb meals for one”! I hope you enjoy it too! *cheers*
This is GREAT!
I love Beef, Creamed Spinach & Mushroom.
Can’t wait to try this.
I love all of them. Sounds good for tomorrow.
That looks great!
My family loved the creamed spinach with fish – I even got both items on BOGO at my local grocery store. Went back to pick up a few more packages to have on busy night later in the month. Can’t wait to try the hamburger & mushrooms with it! Thanks for all your help with this WOE!
Do you make your own cream spinach? Many of the frozen ones have starch in them. Which do you use or do you have a recipe?
I use the Birdseye Steamfresh in the freezer section. It’s very low carb – and delicious! π
I love the idea with the ground beef, mushrooms and spinach. Thanks so much. π looking forward to making it this week.
What was the total net carb count on this ground beef, mushrooms and spinach meal?
Hi Brenda,
It depends on the brands and amounts that you use. I track based on those details, using MyFitnessPal.
Thank you for this super simple recipe. The kitchen is my least favorite room in the house. I am a busy teacher with a long commute and the last thing I want to do when I get home is cook! In addition, cooking for one is always a challenge, as converting recipes is not easy most of the time; consequently, grabbing a sandwich at the deli is so tempting. Does any one know if “low-carb for one” cookbooks exist?
Rookie in distress!
Hi Baysette ,
I don’t like to cook either, and often just “eat for one” – so follow along here, be sure to subscribe, and you’ll get lots of creative ideas! π
I really like take-out and “easy grabs” for those days I don’t feel like cooking but want to stay on track. If you have a Hardee’s or Carl’s Jr in your area (fast food), here are a couple of great favorites:
http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/6291/hardees-low-carb-chicken-club/
http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/6499/hardees-low-carb-all-american-thickburger/
I tend to cook plenty if I do cook at all, to make “next meals” easier with leftovers. I also keep easy no-cook stuff on hand like: boiled eggs, cottage cheese, pecans & walnuts, a block of my favorite cheese, green olives, etc.
For cookbooks, these look GREAT:
Low Carb 1-2-3: 225 Simply Great 3-Ingredient Recipes
Low Carb One Pot Cookbook: Quick And Easy Recipes In One Pot: (Skillet, Slow Cooker, Dutch Oven And Pot)
love the 1 serving ideas