Name: Keto & Paleo Cottage Cheese Ground Beef Skillet
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz ground beef (85% lean); 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese; 1 small zucchini, diced; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Keto & Paleo Cottage Cheese Ground Beef Skillet

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This Keto & Paleo Cottage Cheese Ground Beef Skillet is a powerhouse of protein and flavor, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. The combination of richly seasoned ground beef, tender zucchini, and creamy cottage cheese delivers a satisfying meal without the carbs. By making little wells for the cottage cheese, you get the contrast of hot, savory beef and cool, creamy cheese in every bite. The paprika and oregano add warmth and depth, while fresh parsley brings brightness. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s easy, comforting, and ideal for California’s mild evenings.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in the zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still bright green.
Reduce the heat to low. Make two 'wells' in the beef mixture and spoon cottage cheese into each well. Cover the skillet and let heat for 2-3 minutes, until the cottage cheese is just warmed through.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.