Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a quick and satisfying dish that combines tender ground beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. This vibrant meal is not only delicious but also brings back memories of family dinners and gatherings. Perfect for busy weeknights, it can be on your table in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking flavor without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until crispy.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Incorporate broccoli: Add chopped broccoli and a splash of water; steam until bright green but crisp.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and remaining water. Pour over the beef and broccoli mixture; simmer until thickened.
- Finish with green onions: Top with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg