Tuscan Beef and Broccoli Skillet Bake

Extra-lean ground beef browned with fragrant Italian herbs, tender broccoli florets, and artichoke hearts, finished under the broiler.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $6.51/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Fat
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• bake
• one-pot
• healthy
• comfort food
• spicy

Ingredients

• 8 ounce ground beef (96% lean)
• 4 cup broccoli florets (cut into small pieces)
• 1 can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (no-salt-added)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and minced garlic, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon for 6 to 7 minutes until thoroughly browned and reaching 160°F internal temperature.
2. Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, crushed tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts, and broccoli florets. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
3. Preheat oven broiler to HIGH. Uncover the skillet, sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly across the top, and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling.
4. Remove carefully from the oven, let rest for 3 minutes, and divide evenly onto serving plates.

Notes

Store the second portion in an airtight container; it reheats cleanly in the microwave or toaster oven.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 392
• Protein: 35.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 38.4 g
• Fat: 11.6 g
• Fiber: 16 g
• Sodium: 1537 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Sugar: 15.5 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg