Cheesy Ground Beef & Broccoli Casserole

Name: Cheesy Ground Beef & Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cups chopped broccoli; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 ½ cups nonfat milk; 4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon paprika

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Main Course

30 min

579 cal

Servings: 4

Oven

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A comforting one-dish dinner featuring seasoned ground beef and tender broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a golden panko crust. Ready in just 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

1 pound 90%-lean ground beef

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

4 cups chopped broccoli

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 ½ cups nonfat milk

4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon paprika

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no pink remains—about 5 minutes. Ensure the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour and fresh sage over the beef mixture, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to coat evenly.
Gradually pour in the nonfat milk while stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
Add the cream cheese in small pieces and stir until it melts and blends smoothly into the sauce.
Fold in the chopped broccoli, shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined. Remove from heat.
Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, and paprika until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until the topping is golden brown. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is a genuine weeknight casserole that hits Charlotte shelves easily and cheaply: ground beef runs $4–$5 per pound, broccoli and cheddar are staples at every chain listed, and cream cheese and panko are standard. The 30-minute claim is honest for assembly into a baking dish, though add 25–30 minutes in the oven (350°F to 375°F), making true table time closer to 55 minutes—not a deal-breaker, but plan accordingly. Per serving, expect $2.50–$3.00 in ingredients, driven by the cheese; it reheats well and makes a solid leftover lunch. Sage is a nice touch that works here rather than feeling fussy, and the dish feeds a family without demanding constant attention.