Ground Beef and Broccoli
Get ready to enjoy a delicious and easy beef and broccoli stir-fry that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This flavorful dish combines tender broccoli, savory beef, and a rich, tangy sauce, all served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- rice for serving
- sliced green onions as garnish
Instructions
- In a pot with a steamer basket, bring a few inches of water to boil and steam the 4 cups broccoli florets, for 4-5 minutes. It should be tender but still firm. Remove from the steamer basket and set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, saute 1 pound lean ground beef and ½ yellow onion, together until the beef is fully browned. Add in salt and pepper,2 cloves garlic, and sauté another minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- While the beef and onion are cooking, in a small bowl whisk together the ½ cup beef broth, ⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything. Stir everything together, sauteing until the sauce thickens and coats everything completely.
- Serve over steamed rice with sliced green onions and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
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