Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delicious and nutritious stir-fry that combines savory ground beef with fresh, tender broccoli in a flavorful garlic-soy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a homemade alternative to takeout. With its quick preparation and minimal cleanup, it’s an ideal choice for family-friendly dinners that everyone will enjoy. Customize it with your favorite veggies or serve it over rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli.
- Cover and simmer for 4–6 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, toss to combine, and serve over cooked rice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg