Low Carb Ground Beef and Turnip Skillet

This low carb ground beef and turnip skillet makes for a delicious and filling meal. This is a great one to add to your recipe rotation!

I made this low carb ground beef and turnip skillet especially for my husband. One of his favorite dishes throughout the years has been a ground beef and potato skillet. I knew I had to make a low carb keto version for him. It took a couple attempts, but this is the one that came remarkably close in taste and texture, so it’s a keeper for us! I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!

Let’s talk about our vegetables!

For this dish, we combine turnips, green and red peppers, and onions to help create an awesome and delicious skillet. Turnips are a great alternative to high carb potatoes! They aren’t the lowest carb vegetable, but they’re an awesome choice when eaten in moderation. Turnips are a low-calorie food, and they provide us with a source of both vitamin C and fiber. Turnips may have a slightly mild bitter taste, but the smaller ones tend to be less bitter. They have become one of my favorite vegetables! Another wonderful thing about turnips is that they’re a versatile vegetable which can be boiled, grilled, mashed, roasted, or steamed. To our turnips, we add a combination of green peppers, red peppers, and onions. I used a yellow onion for my dish, but a white onion would be an excellent choice as well.

Can I change up any of the ingredients in this low carb ground beef and turnip skillet?

You can absolutely change up the ingredients in this skillet to make it your own. I like to use ground beef for my skillet, but you could substitute with ground chicken, pork, or turkey if you’d like. For my saute, I use butter and olive oil; but you can use all butter or all olive oil if you’d prefer. For your bell peppers, you can use any color or color combination you’d like. I added garlic powder, but if you’d prefer, you could substitute with a couple minced cloves of garlic. You’ll want to add it to the other vegetables during the last couple minutes so it won’t burn. You can also add different vegetables to your skillet such as broccoli, green beans, or zucchini, just to name a few. Another fun option is to add some shredded cheese at the very end if you’d like a cheesy skillet!    

How can I serve this low carb ground beef and turnip skillet?

This is a filling dish which can be served as a meal in itself. If you’d like, you could top your dish with some chopped olives, sour cream, or with sliced avocados. For a pretty presentation, you can also sprinkle some fresh parsley or chopped chives over your dish. A really fun option would be to top your dish with a fried or poached egg. Then again, I think this is a great option for all kinds of dishes!😊This dish pairs nicely with most any kind of salad. Another great choice is to serve this dish with some keto biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins. You could also add a side of any keto cooked vegetables.

Here are a few vegetable dishes that would pair nicely with this skillet!

Keto Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Keto Sour Cream Green Beans

Low Carb Roasted Radishes

Roasted Asparagus with Asiago and Bacon

Helpful Hints:

*I like to prep my vegetables and get all the other ingredients together while my ground beef is cooking.

*If you’d like to make this cheesy, you can top the skillet with some shredded cheese and cook until melted. If using an oven safe skillet, you can place it under the broiler until your cheese is melted and nicely browned.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large skillet
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups

Splash of Encouragement:

 ***Sometimes the most satisfying comfort food dishes are those that combine simple delicious ingredients***