One Pot Pumpkin Ground Beef Skillet {Paleo, Keto, Low FODMAP}

Use this healthy ground beef skillet recipe to create a healthy lifestyle

This healthy ground beef skillet recipe is my go-to meal when I want something quick, wholesome, and really satisfying. It is comfort food as it should be- tasty, hearty, and nourishing.

It contains real food only (as all of my recipes do!). It’s perfect for those who need or choose to eat paleo or a real food, wholesome keto diet. And for those needing Low FODMAP modifications for gut health reasons, this recipe is Low FODMAP and goes great with additional Low FODMAP veggies and carb sources.

I always keep a few cans of pumpkin puree in my pantry for making quick dinner recipes. I also buy grass fed ground beef when it goes on sale. That way I always have a few packs in my freezer, ready to thaw in about 1 day to make my next delish meal. At my local supermarket, grass fed ground beef will sometimes be 3 for $3 each. That’s an amazing price for beef in general, grass fed OR conventional! This is also a great way to actually use your baby spinach or kale rather than just letting them go unused & get tossed.

Nutrition

Grass Fed Beef- why it’s worth making the switch to grass fed beef

Grass fed ground beef contains CLA fat (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), up to 500-800mg of CLA per 4oz serving. This is about 2-3x higher than in conventionally farmed beef. CLA is a healthy fat usually unique to grass fed animal products and benefits your immune system, reduces inflammation, aids weight management, and much more. This is why “real food” should be our first factor to consider in health, not saturated fat content, red meat vs white meat, etc.

Compared to conventionally farmed meat, grass fed beef also contains significantly more omega-3 fats, Vitamin E, beta carotene (precursor for Vitamin A), choline, selenium & more, making grass fed beef surprisingly diverse it its ability to support health.

And it tastes AMAZING!

Pumpkin

1/2 cup of pumpkin puree contains on average 250% of daily recommended Vitamin A! (By the way, it’s safe to get much more than the 100% recommended Daily Value of Vitamin A). Vitamin A is highly nourishing for immune & gut health (the health of both systems are highly connected).

It’s also a great source of easy-to-digest fiber. This is helpful for those with gut health issues or following the Low FODMAP Diet.

Pumpkin is fairly low in carbs. So you can include it as part of your low-carb vegetables for your meal while still including a starch. This is helpful for balancing your protein + carbs + fats + veggies.

Technique

Throw the spinach in last & only for a brief time. Spinach is highly nourishing & contains a decent amount of Vitamin C. Some of the nourishing compounds in spinach are reduced in activity when exposed to a lot of heat for an extended period of time. So throw in the spinach at the end of cooking. Simply stir it into the hot mixture to let it wilt just enough!

Diets appropriate with this healthy ground beef skillet recipe

Nourishing for those needing to follow the Paleo diet, Autoimmune Paleo, Low FODMAP, and Low Carb/Keto.

Simply add 1 carb serving if this fits your health. I love eating this over red lentil pasta or eating the mixture by scooping it up with 1 serving of my favorite better-for you chips like Trader Joe’s Plantain Chips or Food Should Taste Good brand multigrain chips.