Description
A comforting and nutritious blend of ground beef and broccoli, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the broccoli florets, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, and beef broth.
- If using cornstarch, mix it with a little water to create a slurry and stir it in.
- Let everything simmer for 5-7 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in sesame oil and grated ginger (if using).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ground beef, broccoli, stir-fry, family dinner, quick meal