Description
This Low Carb Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Skillet is a creamy, cheesy, one-pan wonder packed with ground beef, riced cauliflower, and tender broccoli. It’s the perfect low-carb dinner for busy nights—ready in under 30 minutes and full of comforting flavor!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp organic onion powder
1 tsp organic garlic powder
Pink salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste
8 oz tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (or Tamari/coconut aminos)
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
2 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
10 oz broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
Chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium‑high.
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Add the ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Stir in the tomato puree, heavy cream, Worcestershire (or alternative), and hot sauce if using.
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Add the riced cauliflower and broccoli florets. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
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Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes or until the broccoli is tender—stirring once or twice during cooking.
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Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt—about a minute or two.
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Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Fresh or frozen vegetables work equally well. Adjust spice with more or less hot sauce. Make ahead and store up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for 3 months. Add a splash of broth when reheating if the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 13g (Net Carbs: 10g)
- Protein: 22g