Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This Low Carb Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, tastes fantastic and is Keto friendly. This is a great low carb dinner or lunch and reheats well for meal prep.
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Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli: A Comforting One-Pan Meal
If you’re looking for a quick, family-friendly dinner that’s hearty, cheesy, and full of flavor, Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli is your go-to recipe. This creamy skillet dish combines savory ground beef, tender broccoli florets, and melted cheese for a comforting meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights.
- One-Pan Wonder: Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
- Family-Friendly: Even picky eaters love the cheesy goodness.
- Versatile: Great on its own, or serve it over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Ingredients Needed For Beef + Broccoli
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- Salt/Pepper
- Oil
- Fresh Broccoli
- Garlic
- Dried Italian Season
- Colby-Jack Cheese
- Parsley
- Crushed Red Peppers
Can You Use Frozen Broccoli For Beef and Broccoli
Yes, in a pinch you can use frozen broccoli. Instead of cooking it after the ground beef, thaw the broccoli in the microwave then remove as much liquid as possible. Add broccoli to all other prepared ingredients and cook 2-3 minutes before topping with cheese.
Fresh is best as far as flavor and texture. But frozen will work if that’s what you have on hand.
How To Make Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli
- In large 5 qt pot, season ground beef with salt and pepper then brown. Drain and set aside.
- Increase heat to medium/high. Add oil to pan.
- Add broccoli to pan. Cook and stir until broccoli is almost tender. Drain any liquid if necessary.
- Add garlic, Italian season and return ground beef to pot. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, top with shredded cheese and cover.
- Once cheese has melted, top with parsley and red pepper flakes.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan or hot sauce for a flavor boost.
- Pair with garlic bread or a simple green salad for a balanced dinner.
Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen the sauce if needed.
More Easy Dinner Ideas
Slow Cooker Babyback Ribs – Beef Meximelts – Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops – Rotisserie Chicken Salad – Low Carb Taco Casserole – Low Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
Yes! Frozen broccoli works great. No need to thaw—just add it directly to the pan and steam a few extra minutes.
Colby/Jack is classic, but mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Cheddar also melt beautifully.
Ground turkey, chicken, or pork are great alternatives if you want a lighter version.
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Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- Salt/Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Oil
- 1.5 Lbs Trimmed Fresh Broccoli – cut into bite size pieces
- 4 Garlic Cloves – grated
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Season
- 4 ounces Colby-Jack Cheese – grated
- Chopped Parsley
- Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- In large 5 qt pot, season ground beef with salt and pepper then brown. Drain and set aside.
- Increase heat to medium/high. Add oil to pan.
- Add broccoli to pan. Cook and stir until broccoli is almost tender. Drain any liquid if necessary. (add more oil while cooking, if needed)
- Add garlic, Italian season and return ground beef to pot. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, top with shredded cheese and cover.
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Just made this, and not impressed. It needs something! Maybe onion?
I just made this too. I added corn and spinach, it sounds weird but it’s all I had. I only had 10 oz of broccoli so I felt the need to add something. I also added onion powder and a little bit of ground cumin. I put it in a low carb tortilla with a little pico de gallo … So good. I figure this is just a base recipe, you can add what you like to make it better for you
I added bacon, because let’s face it, everything is better with bacon
These pop-up ads are absolutely ridiculous. Honestly not even trying the recipe for that reason
Too dry and flavor was off. Won’t make this again. 🙁
Love this. easy, quick. I added garlic powder and onion powder and a little more red chili flakes:)