Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delicious, quick-to-make dish that brings together tender broccoli and savory ground beef in a mouthwatering stir-fry sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing friends with minimal effort, this meal can be ready in just 30 minutes! Served over rice, it’s not only satisfying but also packed with protein and nutrients, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water; set aside. In another bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook broccoli for 4-5 minutes until bright green; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook seasoned ground beef and onions until browned. Drain excess grease and add bell peppers; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the sauce mixture; bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture until thickened.
- Return broccoli to the skillet; stir everything together and serve over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option. Add carrots or snap peas for extra crunch and nutrition.