Description
This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender steamed broccoli with savory ground beef in a rich soy and ginger sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish offers a perfect balance of protein and vegetables, making it an ideal weeknight dinner served over steamed rice and garnished with fresh green onions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup beef broth
- â…“ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Serving
- Rice, for serving
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Steam Broccoli: In a pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring a few inches of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and steam for 4-5 minutes until they are tender yet still crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion, cooking until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the minced garlic. Sauté for an additional minute to release the garlic aroma, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Prepare Sauce: While the beef and onions cook, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and cornstarch in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Combine and Thicken: Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir continuously, sautéing until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccoli.
- Serve: Serve the ground beef and broccoli mixture hot over steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to keep the dish from being too greasy.
- Steaming broccoli retains its bright color and crunchiness.
- Adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce by modifying the brown sugar or soy sauce amounts to taste.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce’s perfect consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
