Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender ground beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. Enjoy the vibrant colors and rich flavors that make this stir-fry not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether you’re serving it to family or guests, this dish promises to impress and keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping broccoli into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart until no pink remains.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped broccoli to the skillet, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until bright green yet crunchy.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch mixture, and sesame oil. Pour over the beef and broccoli while stirring continuously.
- Let everything simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg