Keto Hamburger Broccoli Skillet (Printable)

Seasoned ground beef with tender broccoli and melted cheddar cheese in a quick skillet meal.

# 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 (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Push beef mixture to one side. Add remaining oil and broccoli florets. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, then stir everything together.
05 - Add 2–3 tablespoons water, cover, and steam broccoli for 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 melted. Serve hot.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The entire meal comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
  • Every bite delivers that perfect combo of seasoned beef, tender crisp broccoli, and gooey melted cheese that feels indulgent while staying completely keto friendly
02 -
  • The water step is essential, it creates steam that cooks the broccoli through without leaving it raw or crunchy
  • Cream cheese works best when it is softened slightly, so pull it out of the fridge while you prep everything else
03 -
  • Pre shred your cheese from a block instead of buying shredded cheese, the anti caking agents in pre shredded cheese prevent it from melting as smoothly
  • If you like things spicy, add a diced jalapeño along with the onion for extra heat that permeates the whole dish

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