Description
This Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender broccoli, savory ground beef, and a delicious sauce come together in a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Prepare the Stir Fry: Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to the beef. Sauté for 1 minute, then add broccoli and cook for a few minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Thicken and Garnish: Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Blanch the broccoli for 1–2 minutes for softer vegetables.
- This recipe is also delicious with ground turkey or chicken.
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
