Cheesy Ground Beef Broccoli Casserole
This beef and broccoli casserole is a flavor powerhouse. It blends seasoned ground beef with steamed broccoli and a trio of cheeses: cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Not only is it comfort food at its best, but you can whip it up in less than 30 minutes. Ideal for those hectic weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli (trimmed and cut into florets)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
- ½ teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan and steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat in an even layer, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Remove from heat once cooked and mix in the broccoli, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese. Stir thoroughly until well combined. Fold in one cup of shredded mozzarella.
- 5
Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden brown on top.
- 6
Let rest for at least 5 minutes before garnishing with optional chili pepper flakes and serving warm.