Keto Hamburger Broccoli Skillet (Print View)

Seasoned beef and broccoli smothered in melted cheddar for a quick, satisfying low-carb dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 blend preferred

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
03 - 1 small onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tbsp cream cheese

→ Oils & Fats

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

→ Seasoning

08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# Method:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté 2 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with spatula, until browned and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Push beef mixture to one side. Add remaining oil and broccoli florets. Sauté 2–3 minutes, then stir everything together.
05 - Add 2–3 tablespoons water, cover, and steam broccoli 3–4 minutes until just tender.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted and well combined.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over skillet. Cover and let sit 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra red pepper flakes or fresh herbs if desired.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
  • The combination of melted cheese and seasoned beef makes keto feel anything but restrictive
02 -
  • Draining too much fat from the beef will leave you with a dry final dish, so keep at least a tablespoon of those flavorful juices
  • Adding water creates steam that cooks the broccoli evenly without making everything soggy if you measure correctly
03 -
  • Let the skillet sit undisturbed for those final 2 to 3 minutes under the lid so the cheese melts evenly without you having to stir it together
  • If your broccoli florets are especially large, cut them in half so they cook through in the same amount of time

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