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Keto Buffalo Hamburger Skillet - Fast, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 works best)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 2 cups finely chopped cauliflower (riced or small florets)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (choose a no-sugar-added brand)
  • 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping, optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter or avocado oil
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling (optional)
  • Celery sticks, for serving (optional but classic)

Method
 

  1. Warm the pan. Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter or oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, you’re ready to cook.
  2. Brown the beef. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until browned with little pink left, about 5–6 minutes. If there’s excess grease, spoon off most of it, leaving a bit for flavor.
  3. Cook the aromatics. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the cauliflower. Stir in the chopped or riced cauliflower, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
  5. Bring on the buffalo. Pour in the buffalo sauce and toss to coat everything. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Make it creamy. Add the cream cheese cubes. Stir until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce. The mixture should look glossy and rich.
  7. Cheese it up. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar. Stir until melted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Finish and garnish. Remove from heat. Top with extra cheddar if you like, and let it melt for a minute. Garnish with chopped green onions. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing just before serving, if using.
  9. Serve. Spoon into bowls and add crunchy celery on the side. It’s great on its own or over shredded lettuce for a buffalo “burger bowl.”