Keto Hamburger Broccoli Skillet (Print View)
Savory beef and broccoli skillet with melted cheddar. Ready in 30 minutes.
# 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)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, which means my sink stays empty and my sanity stays intact
- The creamy cheese sauce ties the broccoli and beef together in a way that actually makes me excited to eat my vegetables
02 -
- I learned the hard way that adding garlic before the beef browns makes it taste bitter and burnt
- Cream cheese needs low heat to melt properly—high heat makes it separate and look grainy
03 -
- Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly
- Letting the skillet rest covered after adding the cheddar helps the cheese melt evenly without needing extra heat