Description
Ground beef and broccoli is a quick and satisfying dish that combines tender ground beef with vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that the whole family will love. Enjoy it served over rice or noodles for a complete meal that is both hearty and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and grating ginger.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and water to the skillet; cover and steam for about 3 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the beef and broccoli.
- Stir everything together until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes). Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 615mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg