Keto Hamburger Broccoli Skillet: A Low-Carb, One-Pot Dinner
A hearty one-pan keto meal with savory ground beef, tender broccoli, and melted cheddar in a creamy sauce—perfect for low-carb lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add broccoli florets and stir to combine.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
- Cover and cook 5–7 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Reduce heat to low; pour in heavy cream and stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until melted.
- If using, stir in Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Great for meal prep; keeps in fridge up to 3 days.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Adjust spice with more or less red pepper flakes.
- Top with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.