# @createaplatewithdina on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNOTjiDvQRG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/51830665-createaplatewithdina-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-11T17:43:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dina Borshch | Easy Recipes & Weeknight Meals (@createaplatewithdina) — https://gondola.cc/createaplatewithdina

## Caption

Broccoli Cheddar Beef Bowls | Part 5 of My Cozy Weeknight Meals Series ✨

Ingredients
	•	1 lb ground beef
	•	½ tsp salt
	•	¼ tsp black pepper
	•	½ tsp garlic powder
	•	1 tsp butter
	•	½ medium onion, diced
	•	1 medium carrot, grated
	•	4 cloves garlic, minced
	•	2½ cups broccoli florets, chopped small
	•	½ cup milk
	•	2 cups heavy whipping cream
	•	1 tsp Dijon mustard
	•	1 tsp garlic powder
	•	1 tsp smoked paprika
	•	½ tsp salt
	•	¼ tsp black pepper
	•	2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded shredded, plus extra for topping
	•	1 cup Colby Jack cheese, freshly shredded 
	•	Cooked white rice or pasta, for serving

Instructions
	1.	Brown the beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
	2.	Cook the veggies:
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion, grated carrot, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
	3.	Add broccoli:
Stir in chopped broccoli florets and cook for 4–5 minutes, until slightly tender.
	4.	Make the sauce:
Return beef to skillet. Pour in milk and heavy whipping cream. Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
	5.	Season it up:
Stir in Dijon mustard, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
	6.	Melt the cheese (low & slow):
Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and Colby Jack in small handfuls, stirring after each addition until completely melted and smooth.
	7.	Serve & enjoy:
Spoon the cheesy broccoli beef mixture over bowls of hot cooked rice or pasta, garnish with extra cheddar cheese, and serve immediately.

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