Description
Some days you just need something good—fast, filling, and comforting. This Beef, Broccoli & Cheese Bowl is a quick skillet meal made with simple ingredients you probably already have. Juicy ground beef, tender broccoli, and melted cheddar come together in about 15 minutes for an easy, satisfying bowl that works for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
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½ lb lean ground beef
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2 cups broccoli florets
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: red pepper flakes, onion powder, or hot sauce
Instructions
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Cook the Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed. -
Season
Season the beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices. -
Cook the Broccoli
Steam broccoli until tender-crisp (microwave 2–3 minutes with a little water, or steam on the stovetop). -
Assemble
Divide beef into bowls, top with broccoli, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese. - Melt & Serve
Microwave for 30–45 seconds, just until the cheese melts. Stir and enjoy warm.
Notes
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Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
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Cut broccoli into small florets so they cook evenly.
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Add a pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for extra depth.
- Great for meal prep—store beef, broccoli, and cheese separately.