Keto Lemon-Zest Meat with Vegetables (Pakistani Style) – For 2 People

This keto-friendly meat recipe is light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with fresh lemon skin (zest) and low-carb vegetables. Cooked in rich ghee, it delivers a clean lemony aroma without bitterness and fits beautifully into a Pakistani-style keto meal.

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Recipe Overview

• Diet: Keto / Low Carb
• Serving: 2 people
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Method: Stove / Skillet
• Taste: Light lemony, savory desi

Ingredients

• Beef or mutton (boneless) – 300 g, small cubes boiled 85 %
• Ghee – 2 tbsp
• Lemon zest (skin only) – 1 tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• Garlic – 1 tsp, crushed
• Ginger – ½ tsp, crushed
• Black pepper – ½ tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Green chili – 1, sliced (optional)

Keto Vegetables (Choose 2–3)

• Capsicum – ½ cup, strips
• Zucchini – ½ cup, sliced
• Cabbage – ½ cup, shredded
• Cauliflower florets – ½ cup, small

Optional (Still Keto)

• Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
• Low-carb soy sauce – 1 tsp

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat.
2. Add ginger and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
3. Add the Boiled meat, salt, black pepper, and cumin (if using). Cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes until moisture dries and meat begins to brown.
4. Add the vegetables and green chili. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, keeping vegetables slightly crunchy.
5. Add lemon zest and cook for only 1 minute to release aroma.
6. Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and optional soy sauce. Mix gently and rest for 1 minute.

Serving Suggestions (Keto)

• Serve with cauliflower rice
• Enjoy with butter-sautéed spinach or cabbage
• Use lettuce leaves as wraps

Important Cooking Tips

• Use only yellow lemon skin (no white part) to avoid bitterness
• Add lemon juice at the end to keep flavor fresh
• Do not overcook vegetables to maintain keto texture

Approx Keto Macros (Per Serving)

• Net Carbs: ~6–8 g
• Protein: ~28–35 g
• Fat: ~20–25 g