Ingredients
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes if using, then stir until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring until it coats the beef and broccoli in a creamy sauce.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce if using and stir to incorporate.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, cover the skillet, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the heat and serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Use pre-cut broccoli florets to save prep time on busy weeknights.
- Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef if desired, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a thicker sauce, let the skillet simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 extra minutes after adding the cream.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef if desired, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a thicker sauce, let the skillet simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 extra minutes after adding the cream.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or in the microwave.
