Description
A quick, low-carb one-pan meal with savory browned beef and tender-steamed broccoli, delivering rich flavor with garlic and paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Grated cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Measure and prep ingredients: dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut broccoli into bite-size florets if needed.
- Add the olive oil to the heated skillet. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic smells fragrant but not browned.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet with the aromatics. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired. Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and paprika; stir to combine so the spices coat the meat.
- Stir in the broccoli florets, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Let the broccoli steam for 5–7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Optionally sprinkle grated cheese on top, cover briefly until the cheese melts, then serve.
Notes
For a cheesier finish, add shredded cheddar or mozzarella and let it melt before serving. Adjust salt to taste, and consider adding low-carb sauces for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg