Fireside Keto Skillet Meal (Printable)

One-pan dish combining seasoned meats, low-carb veggies, and melted cheddar for a flavorful meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ Meats

01 - 10.5 oz ground beef
02 - 3.5 oz smoked sausage, sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 3.5 oz mushrooms, sliced
06 - 1 small onion, chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1.7 oz spinach leaves

→ Dairy

09 - 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 2 tbsp heavy cream

→ Oils & Fats

11 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - ½ tsp dried thyme
14 - ½ tsp chili flakes
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and smoked sausage; cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spoon for about 5 minutes.
02 - Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are soft, approximately 5–7 minutes.
03 - Stir in zucchini, paprika, thyme, and chili flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes until zucchini is just tender.
04 - Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and half of the shredded cheese. Mix gently to combine.
06 - Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let cheese melt for 2–3 minutes.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of meal that fills your belly without requiring any fancy techniques or rare ingredients
  • The combination of smoked sausage and cheddar creates this incredible depth that feels indulgent while keeping you firmly in ketosis
  • Everything happens in one pan which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
02 -
  • I once forgot to reduce the heat before adding the cream and it separated into this sad grainy mess, so please don't rush that temperature reduction step
  • The quality of your smoked sausage makes or breaks this dish, so treat yourself to the good stuff from the butcher counter if you can find it
03 -
  • Pat your ground beef dry with paper towels before cooking if it seems excessively wet, this helps with better browning
  • Let the skillet rest for about 5 minutes after cooking, this helps the flavors settle and makes serving easier

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