Broccoli and Ground Beef Skillet with Spicy Avocado Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Ground beef and broccoli cooked in a simple skillet, served with a creamy avocado dressing with a touch of heat, all compliant with Whole30 guidelines. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, broccoli florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 medium ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/2 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 1 diced medium onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 pound ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 cups broccoli florets, cover, and cook for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is tender but still crisp.
5. Step 5: While the beef and broccoli cook, prepare the dressing by blending 1 medium ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 1/2 small seeded jalapeño, and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Serve the skillet beef and broccoli topped with a generous drizzle of the spicy avocado dressing for a fresh, cooling contrast.