Ground Beef and Broccoli
Whip up an easy, super flavorful beef and broccoli stir fry with the best homemade sweet and savory sauce. Serve it over rice for an unforgettable, Asian-inspired meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger , or 1/4 teaspoon ground
Sauce
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce , or coconut aminos
- ¼ cup water
- 2-3 Tablespoons brown sugar , or honey
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
- 1 head of broccoli , chopped and steamed
For serving: 2 cups cooked rice
Optional toppings: Sliced green onions, Sriracha sauce, Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Brown ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 cup chopped onion and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, breaking up any large pieces. Add 2 teaspoons of garlic and 1 teaspoon of ginger during the last minute of cooking the beef.
- Combine sauce: Make In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 2-3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and a pinch red pepper flakes. Add more if you like spice.
- Simmer: Once the meat is browned, drain off any extra grease. Stir in the sauce and bring to a light simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, as desired. Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve over rice with steamed broccoli. Top with green onions and sesame seeds and drizzle with sriracha sauce, if desired.
Notes
Broccoli: If you'd like to make this a one pan dish, cook the broccoli in the pan with oil for 5 minutes or until soft. Then remove to a plate while cooking the meat and add back in with the sauce.
Extra veggies: To add more vegetables, add bell peppers and mushrooms with the onions. You could also add sliced carrots.
Storage: Store leftovers in a covered container 3-4 days in the refrigerator. I love to double this recipe for meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 610mg, Potassium: 496mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
