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Ground Beef and Broccoli Bake

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A warm and simple one-dish meal featuring ground beef, tender broccoli, rice, and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • Nonstick spray or extra oil for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add ground beef, cooking and breaking apart for 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in broccoli, cooked rice, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
  5. Simmer for about 5 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender and flavors blend. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Transfer mixture to the baking dish, spreading evenly.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish can be easily customized with different vegetables or cheeses. For a lighter option, use lean ground beef and low-sodium broth.

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Keywords: ground beef, broccoli, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner

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