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Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta

September 24, 2019 By Lisa 6 Comments

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Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta 

I had ground beef, broccoli and a craving for Mac and cheese and voila; Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta was born 😉

Serves 6 – 8

453 g Extra lean ground beef

1 Medium onion, sliced into sticks

2 Cups milk (I used 2%)

2 Cups sodium-reduced beef stock

3 tbsp (all purpose) flour

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp sweet paprika

½ tsp salt, plus more

½ tsp pepper, plus more

3 Cloves garlic, crushed

3 Cups (raw) uncooked small shaped pasta (I used rigatoni)

1 Bunch broccoli, florets only

1 Cup grated old cheddar

Heat a large skillet over high heat and when it’s hot add the beef, brown until cooked through; season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, stock, flour, Dijon mustard, paprika and the ½ tsp each salt and pepper.

Drain the excess fat (even though it’s extra lean there will be excess fat; drain in the garbage or any empty can, not your drain!).

Return the meat to the pan, still on high heat and add the onion; season lightly with salt and pepper.

Sauté for 3-5 minutes just until the onion start to soften.

Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, careful to not let it burn.

Pour in the milk mixture and then the pasta; mix well.

Let the pan come to a boil and the drop the heat to medium-low and cover; simmer for 15 minutes.

After the 15 minutes add in the broccoli, season with salt and pepper and then again cover the pan.

Cook for 5 more minutes.

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

Notes:

  1. Feel free to use any ground meat in place of beef.
  2. Go with your favourite stock too 🙂
  3. Originally posted on Nov 11, 2016!

 

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Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta I LisaGCooks.com
Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta Casserole
I had ground beef, broccoli and a craving for Mac and cheese and voila; Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta was born 😉
Servings Prep Time
6-8 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6-8 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta I LisaGCooks.com
Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta Casserole
I had ground beef, broccoli and a craving for Mac and cheese and voila; Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta was born 😉
Servings Prep Time
6-8 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6-8 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 453 g extra lean ground beef
  • 1 Medium onion, , sliced into sticks
  • 2 Cups milk (I used 2%)
  • 2 Cups sodium-reduced beef stock
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt , plus more
  • 1/2 tsp pepper , plus more
  • 3 Cloves garlic , crushed
  • 3 Cups (raw) uncooked small shaped pasta (I used rigatoni)
  • 1 Bunch broccoli , florets only
  • 1 Cup Grated old cheddar
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over high heat and when it’s hot add the beef, brown until cooked through; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, stock, flour, Dijon mustard, paprika and the ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
  3. Drain the excess fat (even though it’s extra lean there will be excess fat; drain in the garbage or any empty can, not your drain!).
  4. Return the meat to the pan, still on high heat and add the onion; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Sauté for 3-5 minutes just until the onion start to soften.
  6. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, careful to not let it burn.
  7. Pour in the milk mixture and then the pasta; mix well.
  8. Let the pan come to a boil and the drop the heat to medium-low and cover; simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. After the 15 minutes add in the broccoli, season with salt and pepper and then again cover the pan.
  10. Cook for 5 more minutes.
  11. Add in the cheddar, mix well and then taste and adjust seasoning.
Recipe Notes
  1. Feel free to use any ground meat in place of beef.
  2. Go with your favourite stock too 🙂
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  1. Phizz S

    November 9, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    Had a random urge to make pasta with beef, broccoli, and cheddar and it turned out really well. I started searching for a similar recipe and I found yours! The mustard sounds like a really good idea. For mine I also added a bit of a white wine reduction, which was delicious.

    Thanks for this, will try your recipe soon.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 10, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Awesome! Let me know what you think after you’ve made it. I agree, I love white wine in sauces too 👌

      Reply
  2. Lauren

    January 28, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Made this on a whim and will be adding it to the recipe drawer. Surprising VERY good!! Wow!! A must try.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      January 29, 2020 at 6:57 am

      Aww thank you!

      I’m really happy you liked it ❤️

      Reply
  3. Pamela

    December 30, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    I didn’t have milk but had some buttermilk. Turned out delicious also add worcestershire.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 30, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      That sounds great

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply

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