Description
A one-pan, low-carb comfort dish featuring ground beef, broccoli, and a creamy cheddar sauce, ready in just 20-25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets (frozen works perfectly)
- 1 medium Onion, diced (or shallots for a milder taste)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (substitute with coconut or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder (optional)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or dairy-free cheese)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut cream)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (optional; soy sauce substitute)
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the remaining oil if needed, then add ground beef and brown until fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add broccoli florets and sauté until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a gently simmer, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
For a thicker finish, simmer longer or mix in xanthan gum. For spicier flavor, add cayenne or smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: keto, skillet, quick meal, low-carb, family-friendly, ground beef