Easy Keto Ground Beef Skillet Dinner
A delicious, low-carb ground beef dinner ready in 30 minutes with perfect keto macronutrient ratios. This one-pan meal combines seasoned beef with fresh vegetables and cheese for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Rest Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Keto
Servings 4
Calories 385 kcal
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
cutting board, knife
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend for optimal fat content
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Prepare ingredients: Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Gather and prep all ingredients for smooth cooking process.
Brown the beef: Add ground beef to hot skillet, breaking apart with wooden spoon. Cook 5-7 minutes until no pink remains and beef develops golden-brown color.
Add aromatics: Push beef to one side of skillet. Add minced garlic and diced onion to empty space. Sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Incorporate vegetables: Add broccoli florets and coconut aminos to skillet, stirring to combine with beef mixture.
Steam vegetables: Cover skillet and cook 4-5 minutes until broccoli reaches tender-crisp texture.
Final touches: Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over mixture and let residual heat melt cheese. Season with ginger powder, salt, and pepper.
Serve: Divide among serving bowls and serve immediately while hot.