Description
A comforting skillet dish featuring ground beef and tender broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Push beef to one side, add diced onion and minced garlic, and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in broccoli florets and sauté for a minute to absorb beef juices.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring thoroughly.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is tender yet crisp.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover, and cook until melted (2-3 minutes).
- If using, add Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes, stirring gently.
- Remove from heat and serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
Choose ground beef with some fat for better flavor. Fresh broccoli and creamy cheese make the dish comforting.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Keto, Broccoli, Skillet Recipe, Comfort Food, Ground Beef