Keto Hamburger Broccoli Skillet (Print Version)
Seasoned beef and broccoli in cheesy skillet, ready in 30 minutes
# What You 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:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in the garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Push the beef mixture to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the broccoli florets. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, then stir everything together.
05 - Add 2–3 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam the broccoli for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese until melted and well combined.
07 - Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and let sit 2–3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra red pepper flakes or fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, leaving you with exactly zero dishes to argue about washing later
- The combination of smoky beef and tender broccoli feels like comfort food without the heavy carb crash
- From fridge to table in under thirty minutes, faster than deciding what to order for takeout
02 -
- Drain the excess fat after browning the beef if you want a lighter dish, but keeping a tablespoon adds so much flavor to the final result
- The cream cheese needs to be fully softened or it will stubbornly refuse to melt into the sauce, leaving you with weird white blobs
- Cover the skillet completely when steaming the broccoli, or you'll end up with partially raw, crunchy florets that nobody enjoys
03 -
- Shred your own cheese from a block because pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly
- Crispy bacon bits or sliced green onions sprinkled on top add a fresh crunch and make the whole dish feel restaurant-worthy