Name: Sizzling Keto-Paleo Ground Beef Skillet with Lemon-Herb Drizzle
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred); 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 small red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Sizzling Keto-Paleo Ground Beef Skillet with Lemon-Herb Drizzle

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This Sizzling Keto-Paleo Ground Beef Skillet is your answer to a satisfying, flavor-packed dinner that fits perfectly into low-carb lifestyles. Browning the beef first brings out deep, savory notes, while a rainbow of sautéed vegetables adds color and texture. The finishing touch—a lemon-herb drizzle—cuts through the richness, brightening every bite and keeping things light, even on a hot California night. With only a handful of simple ingredients, this dinner comes together quickly and delivers layered flavors, vibrant colors, and the kind of balance that makes you want to come back for seconds.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add ground beef and season with half the salt and pepper. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until well browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.
Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Add diced zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and remaining salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are golden and just tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Return browned beef to the skillet with the veggies. Taste and adjust seasoning, then remove from heat.
In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, juice, and chopped parsley. Drizzle this bright, herby mixture over the hot beef skillet right before serving to cut through the richness and add freshness.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.