Description
Ground beef and broccoli is a delightful dish that combines tender ground beef with vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce, making it a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe captures the essence of comfort food while being easy to prepare. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up this flavorful dish over rice or noodles, creating an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spatula.
- Drain excess grease while leaving some for flavor. Add minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets, soy sauce, water (or broth), and the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is bright green yet crisp.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and stir to combine.
- Before serving, sprinkle sliced green onions on top for freshness. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg