Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli | Quick Healthy Dinner Recipe
A fast, savory stir-fry of lean ground beef and crisp broccoli in a sweet soy-based sauce, served over steamed rice. Balanced flavors of garlic, ginger, and a touch of heat deliver bold, family-friendly results.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup yellow/white onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- Cornstarch slurry (2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)
- Steamed white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet; sauté 2-3 minutes until softened. Add broccoli and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the skillet. Add broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve over steamed rice.
Notes
Frozen broccoli can be used, add 1 minute to cooking time.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Add red pepper flakes for heat. Serve with sesame seeds for garnish if desired.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Add red pepper flakes for heat. Serve with sesame seeds for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g
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