Keto ground beef and broccoli

Keto ground beef and broccoli

A one-skillet wonder: real food, affordable ingredients, simple prep, tasty dinner, and easy cleanup. It's keto fast food, made right in your kitchen.
November 30 2017 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal

Keto ground beef and broccoli

A one-skillet wonder: real food, affordable ingredients, simple prep, tasty dinner, and easy cleanup. It's keto fast food, made right in your kitchen.
USMetric
2 servingservings

Ingredients

  • ½ lb (2½ cups) 220 g (550 ml) broccoli
  • 1½ oz. 45 g butter or light olive oil
  • 1 lb 450 g ground beef or ground turkey
  • salt and ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Rinse and trim the broccoli including the stem. Cut into small florets. Peel the stem and cut it into small pieces.
  2. Heat a dollop of butter in a frying pan over high heat. Make sure the pan is big enough to fit both the ground beef and broccoli.
  3. Brown the ground beef until it is almost done. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Lower the heat, add more butter and fry the broccoli for 3-5 minutes. Stir the ground beef every now and then.
  5. Season the broccoli and serve while still hot.

Tip!

This strict keto dish can be cooked with other low-carb vegetables like zucchini, asparagus, green beans and spinach. Feel free to flavor with your favorite spice – chili and paprika powder, some herbs or onion powder all add flavor! It's also delicious to serve with an extra dollop of crème fraiche or mayonnaise.

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53 comments

  1. 1
    Jane
    November 30 2017
    What do you do with the mayonnaise or creme freche (if you decide to use it)?
    Reply: #37
  2. 2
    EvgeniaBB
    November 30 2017
    I prefer twice as much vegetables.
  3. 3
    janet
    December 3 2017
    it says "optional" i'm guessing you would mix it in after it has finished cooking... just for creaminess.
  4. 4
    Robert
    December 3 2017
    Heating butter on high torches it. Is this acceptable?
  5. 5
    Rita
    December 4 2017
    This recipe is tasty. love it.
  6. 6
    Laura
    December 5 2017
    It's no very clear if you use some of the mayonnaise & cream while cooking, or just after. The word "extra" confuses me
    Reply: #7
  7. 7
    Reply to comment #6 by Laura
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    December 5 2017
    Hi Laura!

    Add it after cooking. :)

    It's no very clear if you use some of the mayonnaise & cream while cooking, or just after. The word "extra" confuses me

  8. 8
    patrick
    July 3 2018
    Hello, when cooking ground beef is it ok to cook onion with it?
    Reply: #45
  9. 9
    Rosa Maria
    July 25 2018
    I just made it for lunch, WOW!
    I love this "fast food" dish because I made it in a few minutes. Great taste!
  10. 10
    Ana
    August 30 2018
    This recipe is written terribly -.-
  11. 11
    Lisa D
    September 11 2018
    Yummo! Made this for dinner tonite and added cream cheese at the end and mixed in really well and it was soooo good!!!
  12. 12
    IRMA
    September 11 2018
    Just made it, added some shredded cheddar... very good
  13. 13
    katie
    October 11 2018
    When it says "4 1/2" ounces broccoli, is that on a food scale? Or in a measured cup? There is a big difference! The cup is way smaller :)

    Thanks,
    Katie

    Replies: #29, #40
  14. 14
    Valerie
    January 7 2019
    This dish sounds so very simple. However, it seems to have been written by a high school drop-out. Please update it to include what exactly to do w/ the mayo mixture.
  15. 15
    Sarah
    January 8 2019
    Whoever suggested mayo, needs to be beaten with a stick. Completely nauseating...
  16. 16
    Mooney
    January 19 2019
    It’s very clear and obvious to me.
  17. 17
    Gloria Jacob
    January 20 2019
    Should I drain my ground beef..?
    Reply: #18
  18. 18
    Reply to comment #17 by Gloria Jacob
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 21 2019
    That's up to you! There are different levels of fat content in different ground beefs. If you feel it's too greasy, you can drain it.
  19. 19
    Doing keto again.
    January 21 2019
    In the nutrition fact part, you put 5g of carb and under it 3g of fiber
    So the net carb intake is 2g or did you already reduce it ?
    Reply: #20
  20. 20
    Reply to comment #19 by Doing keto again.
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 22 2019
    This is 5g net carbs, as we recommend people track. We know some people do count total carbs or need to keep track of fiber intake so we list that separately.
  21. 21
    Nicholas
    January 29 2019
    Do I have to fry the veggies? Can I steam them and then add butter or mayo on them? The frying is making me have this gross feeling
    Reply: #22
  22. 22
    Reply to comment #21 by Nicholas
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 30 2019

    Do I have to fry the veggies? Can I steam them and then add butter or mayo on them? The frying is making me have this gross feeling

    You can prep the veggies however you enjoy them the most.

    Reply: #23
  23. 23
    Reply to comment #22 by Kristin Parker
    Nicholas
    February 1 2019
    Thank you Kristin :)
  24. 1 comment removed
  25. 25
    Timmy
    February 21 2019
    JK, I am going to try this recipe tonight. I'll let everyone know how it goes...
  26. 26
    Ariana
    March 13 2019
    I just made this and it’s soooo goood! I added garlic, smoked paprika, a little cayenne, mayo and hot sauce and it’s to die for! And its keto! I’ll be making this often from now on. Great and simple recipe, thank you!
  27. 27
    Sylvia
    March 13 2019
    I made this tonight and it was so good! I couldn"t believed how much 3 oz of butter (i made for 2 people)! I didnt measure brocoli, just used what I had and added some left over green beens. Cooked onions with it too.
  28. 28
    Marlene
    March 18 2019
    I'm trying this recipe tonight. I think that adding onions or spices is to whatever your taste buds like. I think i will add cream cheese to my dish tonight. Adding spices like chili powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and possibly a small amount of cayenne. Fingers crossed. Our 13 year old is really tiny so i think i will make a small amount of rice for her though. Thanks for the recipes.
    Reply: #30
  29. 29
    Reply to comment #13 by katie
    Janay
    March 22 2019
    Kaite.....I believe it is 4.5 ounces......pretty much...add as much as you like. If you want less broccoli, then I'd measure by cups. Pretty much add or use as little or much as you like. I suggest more....Yum!
    When it says "4 1/2" ounces broccoli, is that on a food scale? Or in a measured cup? There is a big difference! The cup is way smaller :)
    Thanks,
    Katie
  30. 30
    Reply to comment #28 by Marlene
    Laura
    April 11 2019
    Marlene, how did it turn out?

    I'm trying this recipe tonight. I think that adding onions or spices is to whatever your taste buds like. I think i will add cream cheese to my dish tonight. Adding spices like chili powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and possibly a small amount of cayenne. Fingers crossed. Our 13 year old is really tiny so i think i will make a small amount of rice for her though. Thanks for the recipes.

  31. 1 comment removed
  32. 32
    Barbara
    April 25 2019
    Made this for quick dinner this evening,added some green beans,onion salt,garlic and crushed chilli, served with mayo as suggested, really enjoyed it , will make again
  33. 33
    Eleanor
    May 17 2019
    can I use ground chicken in place of ground beef?
    Reply: #35
  34. 34
    Alexis
    May 18 2019
    How long will this last if I make it for 4 days and stored in the fridge in tupperware will it be ok?
    Reply: #36
  35. 35
    Reply to comment #33 by Eleanor
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    May 21 2019

    can I use ground chicken in place of ground beef?

    Yes, ground chicken will work.

  36. 36
    Reply to comment #34 by Alexis
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    May 21 2019

    How long will this last if I make it for 4 days and stored in the fridge in tupperware will it be ok?

    Yes, 4 days is fine in terms of food safety.

  37. 37
    Reply to comment #1 by Jane
    Maru
    July 16 2019
    On the instructions it says; “It is also delicious with an extra dollop of crème fraiche or mayonnaise.”
  38. 1 comment removed
  39. 39
    Carol
    September 27 2019
    I added onion powder, Mrs. Dash, garlic salt, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. Also cooked it in bacon grease from last night and added butter. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  40. 40
    Reply to comment #13 by katie
    Andrew
    December 28 2019
    An ounce is a weight, not a volume like a cup. You would weigh it.
  41. 41
    beth23
    March 10 2020
    Can you substitute the mayo for sour cream?
    Reply: #43
  42. 42
    Debbie Loney
    March 21 2020
    When you say a serving, how much is a serving
    Reply: #44
  43. 43
    Reply to comment #41 by beth23
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    March 21 2020

    Can you substitute the mayo for sour cream?

    Yes, that would be fine.

  44. 44
    Reply to comment #42 by Debbie Loney
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    March 21 2020

    When you say a serving, how much is a serving

    The default setting is 2 servings, so you would divide the recipe in half to get each serving.

  45. 45
    Reply to comment #8 by patrick
    Carla Hartman
    June 11 2020
    You can cook any veggie you want with it. It is yours to tailor to your taste!
  46. 46
    Doris
    August 1 2020
    Delicious! I added red pepper as well for colour. After everything was cooked, I then added 1/4 dairy free mayo and 1/4 dairy sour cream for a creamy sauce. Will make again.
    Reply: #47
  47. 47
    Reply to comment #46 by Doris
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    August 1 2020

    Delicious! I added red pepper as well for colour. After everything was cooked, I then added 1/4 dairy free mayo and 1/4 dairy sour cream for a creamy sauce. Will make again.

    Great! So glad you enjoyed it!

  48. 48
    Nikki
    January 19 2021
    Does this recipe freeze well?
    Reply: #49
  49. 49
    Reply to comment #48 by Nikki
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    January 20 2021

    Does this recipe freeze well?

    I have not frozen this before to be sure, but it should if you pack it full and well in an airtight container.

  50. 50
    Samantha
    March 22 2021
    Can I swap mayo for sour cream?
    Reply: #51
  51. 51
    Reply to comment #50 by Samantha
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    March 22 2021

    Can I swap mayo for sour cream?

    Yes, that should work well. You would just want to keep an eye on how many carbs you are adding with your serving.

  52. 52
    Kathryn boris
    May 21 2021
    This recipe was awesome! I did make it with beef stir fry cubes because that is what I had in freezer. Does it change the effect of being a keto meal? I added some other spices and turned out delicious! A nice quick meal! Luv it after a busy day!
    Reply: #53
  53. 53
    Reply to comment #52 by Kathryn boris
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    May 21 2021

    This recipe was awesome! I did make it with beef stir fry cubes because that is what I had in freezer. Does it change the effect of being a keto meal? I added some other spices and turned out delicious! A nice quick meal! Luv it after a busy day!

    That would be fine for keto! It just may change the protein/fat ratio a bit.

  54. 54
    nurzepat
    May 6 2022
    Yum! I seasoned with granulated garlic, salt, pepper, coco aminos, onion powder, sesame seed. . . . .would also be good made with ground bison and a bit of red pepper would spice it up. I had no problem with the recipe as written. It did not "torch the butter" and instead of "frying" the broccoli, after adding the broccoli, I put a lid on the pan and steamed it. This will be a favorite.
  55. 55
    Lisa Reich
    March 10 2023
    Great, fast and tasty! I viewed this as a quick beef stroganoff with asparagus instead of the noodles. I seasoned the beef accordingly and added the this and chopped asparagus near the end and a dollop of sour cream at the end.
    Reply: #56
  56. 56
    Reply to comment #55 by Lisa Reich
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    March 10 2023

    Great, fast and tasty! I viewed this as a quick beef stroganoff with asparagus instead of the noodles. I seasoned the beef accordingly and added the this and chopped asparagus near the end and a dollop of sour cream at the end.

    Sounds delicious!!

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