Ingredients
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- 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 the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until the beef is deeply browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets, tossing them with the beef mixture. Sauté for a minute.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to coat every piece with seasoning.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Stir gently halfway through.
- Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently, scraping up any browned bits.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the mixture. Cover and let cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- If using Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes, drizzle and sprinkle them over the melted cheese. Stir gently.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
Sear the beef well for flavor. Ensure uniform broccoli florets for even cooking. Use a tight lid during steaming to trap heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg