Savory Keto Ground Beef Skillet Dinner

Why this?
This recipe offers a perfectly balanced keto-friendly dinner featuring ground beef and fresh vegetables, enhanced with smoky paprika and melted cheddar. It highlights simple, wholesome ingredients prepared to maximize flavor without overpowering spices, making it ideal for those seeking a satisfying low-carb meal.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 medium small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chopped bell peppers (red and green)

1 cup chopped zucchini

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add chopped bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Stir in smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and cover the skillet for 2 minutes until cheese melts.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Diet Types: Keto

Serving Size: 1 skillet portion

Servings: 4

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 350 kcal

Total Fats: 27 g

Sodium: 250 mg

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Total Sugars: 4 g

Proteins: 25 g

Calcium: 150 mg