Easy Ground Beef And Broccoli
A delicious and simple dish featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking the beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets For stir-frying
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch For thickening the sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
Cook the Beef
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain off any excess grease.
Start the Veggies
- Add 1 small chopped onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic to the skillet.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Add 1 head of broccoli cut into florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of beef broth, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- Pour this sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture.
- Bring it to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, keep it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat using an air fryer or oven to maintain broccoli crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
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