Beefy Broccoli Casserole
Beefy Broccoli Casserole
1 1/2-pound ground beef
1/2 Cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic minced
1 16-ounce bag frozen broccoli
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1/2 Cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 Cup grated parmesan cheese
Pink Himalayan salt
Ground black pepper
1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium size skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onions and garlic, crumbling the meat with a large spoon as it cooks until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Drain the fat if necessary. Set aside
3. Cook the broccoli according to the package directions, then drain well.
4. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Place the cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese in a small saucepan over low heat and stir continuously until melted and blended. Season to taste with pink Himalayan salt and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, gently stir together the beef mixture, broccoli and sauce. Spread this mixture in the greased baking dish and top evenly with the mozzarella cheese and red pepper flakes.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is lightly browned.
2. In a medium size skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onions and garlic, crumbling the meat with a large spoon as it cooks until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Drain the fat if necessary. Set aside
3. Cook the broccoli according to the package directions, then drain well.
4. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Place the cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese in a small saucepan over low heat and stir continuously until melted and blended. Season to taste with pink Himalayan salt and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, gently stir together the beef mixture, broccoli and sauce. Spread this mixture in the greased baking dish and top evenly with the mozzarella cheese and red pepper flakes.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is lightly browned.
