Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

delicious midweek meal

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

317
Calories
7.2g
Fat
86mg
Cholesterol
385mg
Sodium
34.4g
Carbohydrate
27.1g
Protein
Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

Recipe Description

This Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta is one of my favorite midweek meals. It’s like a take on mac and cheese but with some more flavor and ingredients. It’s one of those recipes that you can throw together in only 5 minutes, and while it cooks, you can busy yourself with other tasks.

Start by browning beef and season with salt and pepper. Whisk together the milk, stock, flour, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drain the excess fat and return the meat to the pan. Add onion and season lightly with salt and pepper. When the onion starts to soften, add garlic and sauté. Pour in the milk mixture and pasta and mix well. Let the mixture come to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer before adding broccoli. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
Add Cheddar cheese and mix well and then taste and adjust seasoning.

To make Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Brown beef

    10 min
    Step 1 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Heat a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add 1 pound of ground beef and brown until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook spaghetti

    2 min
    Step 2 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Meanwhile, whisk together 2 cups of milk, 2 cups of sodium-reduced beef stock, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika, and ½ a teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Drain fat

    1 min
    Step 3 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Drain any excess fat from the pan.

  4. 4

    Sauté onion

    5 min
    Step 4 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli PastaStep 4 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Return the drained meat to the pan over high heat. Add the sliced onion and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes just until the onion starts to soften.

  5. 5

    Add garlic, milk mixture, and pasta

    1 min
    Step 5 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli PastaStep 5 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the milk mixture and 3 cups of pasta and mix well.

  6. 6

    Bring to boil

    15 min
    Step 6 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Let the pan come to a boil before lowering the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add broccoli

    5 min
    Step 7 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli PastaStep 7 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Add the chopped broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan and cook for 5 more minutes.

  8. 8

    Add Cheddar cheese

    1 min
    Step 8 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Add in the Cheddar, mix well and then taste and adjust seasoning.

  9. 9

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 9 - Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

    Serve immediately.

This Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta recipe is a delicious midweek pasta dish! Try it soon, and make sure you tag your photos with the #cookmerecipes hashtag.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Ulysses
February 20, 2025
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Superb!

Quincy Johnson
October 26, 2024
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Tasty! Man, this dish saved my week. I whipped it up in no time and it was a hit. My buddies loved it, especially the cheesy flavor. Perfect for a busy night when I just wanna chill. Definitely gonna make this again.

Gina Thompson
July 9, 2024
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Superb recipe! Quick, easy, and perfect for busy nights.

Xena Roberts
January 3, 2024
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Super easy recipe

Amanda
October 15, 2023
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This Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta turned out so tasty! I made it for my husband after a long day at work, and we both loved it. It was super easy to whip up in no time. I added a pinch of chili flakes for a little kick—definitely a new favorite for busy evenings!

Ryder
July 17, 2023
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This Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta is a game changer! I whipped it up after a long day. It's so easy to make and taste amazing. Will definitely be making it again soon!

Karen Smith
April 21, 2023
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This recipe is so simple. My kids loved it, and it was ready in no time.

Rachel
March 21, 2023
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So cheesy, wow!

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