Description
A flavorful low-carb dish featuring ground beef and fresh broccoli, perfect for a ketogenic lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 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
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet until shimmering. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until deeply browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli florets, tossing with the beef mixture. Let them sauté for a minute.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir thoroughly to coat.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 5–7 minutes until broccoli is tender but crisp.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in the heavy cream, and stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover to cook until melted, about 2–3 minutes.
- If using Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes, drizzle and sprinkle them over the melted cheese, stirring gently.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use ground beef with a higher fat content. Don’t overcook the broccoli to maintain a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American