Description
A quick, low-carb dinner featuring caramelized ground beef, tender broccoli, and creamy cheddar in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil if beef is lean.
- Add ground beef, breaking it into crumbles. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to build a golden crust, then stir and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Push beef to the side, add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and toss to coat. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir to combine.
- Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Stir as cream thickens.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes if using, and gently stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra greens, stir in spinach at the end. Serve with a side salad or riced cauliflower for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: keto, low-carb, skillet dinner, quick meal, family-friendly