Keto Italian Beef & Ricotta Skillet
A rich, cheesy Italian-style keto skillet made with ground beef, tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella.
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 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)
Cheese Layer
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil (chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth; simmer 5–7 minutes to thicken.
- Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Reduce heat to low and add spoonfuls of ricotta across the skillet.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
- Cover and cook 3–4 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.