Ground Beef and Broccoli | Easy Healthy Dinner Recipe
A quick Asian-inspired stir-fry combining seasoned ground beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Ready in 25 minutes with balanced protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean preferred)
- 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
- Cook ground beef until browned and no longer pink (6-8 minutes)
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute
- Add broccoli florets and white parts of green onions; stir to coat
- Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar
- Add 1/4 cup water; simmer 2-3 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp
- Mix cornstarch with 1 teaspoon water; stir into sauce until thickened
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving
Notes
Use light coconut oil for vegetable oil alternative
Steam broccoli first for baby/fussy eaters
Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and flavor
Swap ground beef with ground halal meat or extra-lean beef for lower fat
Steam broccoli first for baby/fussy eaters
Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and flavor
Swap ground beef with ground halal meat or extra-lean beef for lower fat
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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