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 for serving
Instructions
- In a pot with a steamer basket, bring a few inches of water to boil and steam the broccoli 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 the beef and onion together until the beef is fully browned. Add in the 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 beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 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 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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