Description
Keto Hamburger Broccoli Skillet is a quick, one-pan dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Juicy ground beef, crisp broccoli, and melted cheddar come together in a creamy, keto-friendly sauce in under 30 minutes. This busy-weeknight staple is low carb, high protein, family-friendly, and easy to customize with a pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped parsley. Perfect for weeknight meals and mindful meal prep. Cook it in a single skillet for easy cleanup and leftovers that reheat well.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in broccoli and beef broth. Cover and simmer 5–7 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and add shredded cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Use gluten-free beef broth to keep it gluten-free.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days.
- To thicken the sauce, simmer a bit longer before adding cheese.
- For a dairy-free version, omit heavy cream and cheese or use dairy-free substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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