Here’s a rich, creamy, high-protein beef & broccoli skillet that’s ready in about 25 minutes 💪🥦🥩
🥦 Creamy High-Protein Beef & Broccoli Skillet
🍽 Servings: 4
Approx. Protein: 35–45g per serving (depending on beef used)
Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef (90–93% lean) or thin-sliced sirloin
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4 cups broccoli florets
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
Creamy Protein Sauce
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¾ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
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¼ cup beef broth
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1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
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1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp onion powder
Optional:
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Red pepper flakes
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Sesame seeds
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan (extra creamy)
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
Heat skillet over medium-high.
Add beef and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
Drain excess grease if needed. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Broccoli
In same skillet, add a splash of water or oil.
Add broccoli and cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce
Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
Whisk together with Greek yogurt, broth, soy sauce, and seasonings.
4️⃣ Combine
Return beef to skillet.
Pour sauce over mixture and simmer on low 3–5 minutes until thickened.
If using cheese, stir in until melted.
🔥 Serve With
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Rice or jasmine rice
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Cauliflower rice (low carb)
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Quinoa
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High-protein pasta
💡 Protein Boost Options
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Use 1¼ lbs beef
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Add ½ scoop unflavored protein powder to sauce
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Serve over lentils instead of rice
If you’d like, I can give you:
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A low-carb keto version
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A meal-prep macro breakdown
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Or a 30g protein under 400 calories version