Description
A deliciously creamy and cheesy skillet dish combining ground beef, tender broccoli, and savory spices, perfect for low-carb diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the ground beef, breaking it apart into small crumbles, until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate the broccoli florets into the skillet and stir gently.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cover the skillet and steam for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Melt the cheddar cheese on top, covering again until melted (2-3 minutes).
- Finish with Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Customize with bell peppers or different cheeses. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg