Ground Beef and Broccoli
A comforting and delicious dish that combines ground beef with vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for quick and nutritious meals.
Ingredients
For the stir-fry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound lean ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Can substitute with gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Increase for more heat
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set it aside.
Cooking
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and minced garlic, cooking for about 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Break up the meat so that it cooks evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the browned beef and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet, tossing everything to coat evenly in the sauce.
Serving
- Serve Ground Beef and Broccoli over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
For best results, blanch the broccoli quickly to retain its crunch. Adjust the flavor of the sauce to fit personal preference.