Muscle-Building Keto Beef & Cabbage Skillet

A rich, hearty, and muscle-building keto supper designed for optimal nutrition and digestive comfort. This Beef & Cabbage Skillet blends grass-fed ground beef, crisp green cabbage, and colorful carrots cooked in olive oil for a satisfying, low-FODMAP meal free from common allergens and irritants. The dish is finished with fresh dill and scallion greens for flavor, and topped with a cool dollop of lactose-free sour cream for gut-friendly creaminess. For a boost of omega-3s and vitamin D, add optional sardines—making this supper perfectly tailored to support your body recomposition, stress management, and digestive health goals. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe maximizes nutrient density and taste, turning humble ingredients into the perfect keto-friendly, protein-packed supper for busy weeknights.

Overview

Prep Time

18 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

33 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

1 bowl (400 grams)

Lean Ground Beef

Grass-fed preferred for improved micronutrient profile

1 lb

Green Cabbage

Thinly sliced; low-FODMAP certified

4 cups

Carrot

Julienned or grated, small quantity for flavor and color

1 medium

Scallion (green tops only)

Thinly sliced; green parts are low-FODMAP

1/4 cup

Lactose-Free Sour Cream

For topping; source of calcium and probiotic

Recommended Brand: Green Valley

1/3 cup

Olive Oil

For sautéing; extra virgin preferred for heart health

2 tablespoons

Fresh Dill

Chopped, for flavor and micronutrients

2 tablespoons

Sea Salt

1 teaspoon or to taste

Black Pepper

Freshly cracked for best flavor

1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Canned Sardines in Olive Oil

Optional, for extra omega-3s and micronutrients; serve chopped over skillet

1 can (3.75 oz)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

480

Total Fat

29g

Saturated Fat

9g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

12g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

95mg

Sodium

690mg

Total Carbohydrates

11g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Soluble Fiber

2g

Insoluble Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

5g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

39g

Calcium

110mg

Iron

4.8mg

Potassium

900mg

Vitamin A

1350mcg

Vitamin C

45mg

Phosphorus

440mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Apple
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Celery
Cherry
Cucumber
Grapefruit
Grapes
Hops
Kale
Lettuce
Mushroom
Orange
Sweet Potato
Tomato
Nuts
Gluten
Soy