Ground Beef and Broccoli
This ground beef and broccoli recipe is a classic 30-minute stir fry that tastes incredible. This dish is loaded with protein, broccoli, and a homemade sauce, making for a healthy and tasty combination.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring as needed. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the beef and cook it until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along (about 5 minutes). If there's lots of excess fat, spoon some out.
- In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce by whisking together, then add the sauce to the pan with the butter.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the broccoli to the pan.
- Stir/toss until coated and the sauce has thickened (about 1-3 minutes). Take the skillet off the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the right beef. Use 90/10 beef for the best results.
- Thicken the sauce. When adding the sauce to the pan, allow it to simmer to thicken up.
- Store leftovers. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days. To reheat, add the stir fry to a pan and heat until warmed through.