Creamy Ground Beef and Broccoli Casserole
Creamy Ground Beef & Broccoli Casserole. A cheesy, cozy, weeknight-friendly dinner with lean beef, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce. Quick, hearty, and family-approved!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- casserole dish
- sharp knife (if using fresh broccoli)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef
- 6 cups Frozen broccoli florets – thawed tender
- 1 container 15 ounces Rao’s Alfredo sauce
- 1- 1.5 Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder divided
- 2 teaspoons onion powder divided
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 F and set the rack to the middle position. Brown your lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 7–10 minutes, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- In a casserole dish, combine the thawed broccoli, cooked ground beef mixture and creamy Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top for melty deliciousness!
- Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, until melted cheese and creamy sauce are heated through and slightly golden brown around the edges. Optional red pepper flakes over the top for a tiny kick!
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1421mgPotassium: 867mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 122mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 4mg
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