Description
A quick and easy Keto dish combining hearty beef with creamy ricotta and savory tomato sauce, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-carb tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pour olive oil into a large skillet and warm it over medium heat.
- Toss in diced onion and minced garlic, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the low-carb tomato sauce and beef broth, letting it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Reduce the heat to low and spoon dollops of ricotta cheese across the skillet.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top and cover the skillet for 3-4 minutes.
- Add chopped fresh basil for garnish before serving.
Notes
Use grass-fed beef for a healthier option and feel free to add more vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg