Stovetop Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Rice Skillet

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A quick one-pan meal combining savory ground beef, tender broccoli florets, and fluffy rice all melted together with mild cheddar cheese for a comforting dish picky eaters will enjoy. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, white rice, beef broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 2 cloves minced garlic, breaking the beef apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains, then drain excess fat.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup white rice, 2 cups chopped broccoli florets, 2 1/4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp onion powder. Bring mixture to a boil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover skillet tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and broccoli is tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese evenly over the rice and beef mixture. Cover again for 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese.
  5. Step 5: Gently fluff the cheesy beef and broccoli rice with a fork and serve warm.

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