Description
This Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Tender beef and vibrant broccoli florets are coated in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
- 1 pound lean ground beef
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Make Sauce: Prepare all ingredients as listed. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Cook Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp. Transfer broccoli to a plate.
- Brown Beef: Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Combine and Finish: Reduce heat to medium. Return broccoli to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir until well coated and the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve immediately over rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Broccoli: Cut broccoli into small florets for even cooking.
- Sauce Consistency: Thin out the sauce with a splash of water if needed.
- Sesame Oil: Use toasted sesame oil for a more intense flavor.
- Ginger: Freeze fresh ginger for easier grating.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
