Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, ready in just 30 minutes! This savory dish marries tender ground beef with crisp broccoli in a mouthwatering sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and spices. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also adaptable for family gatherings or meal prep, making it a go-to for busy nights. Whether served over rice, tossed with noodles, or wrapped in lettuce leaves, this nutritious recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- Garlic and ginger
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop broccoli and dice onion.
- Cook beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add peanut oil and brown the ground beef. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Sauté veggies: Add onion and bell pepper; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Toss in broccoli and cook until bright green (about 3-4 minutes).
- Make sauce: Combine cornstarch with water, then add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil; whisk until smooth.
- Combine: Pour sauce over beef and veggies; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Enjoy over cooked rice or your preferred option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg