Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli
A quick and delightful dish where ground beef and fresh broccoli combine for a nutritious and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef High-quality ground beef recommended
- 4 cups broccoli florets Fresh or pre-cut for convenience
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar Adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water For thickening the sauce
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
- according to taste green onions for garnish Optional
- according to taste sesame seeds for garnish Optional
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving White rice, brown rice, or noodles all work
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the ground beef into the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beef until it’s browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir them in.
- Pour in the soy sauce and brown sugar, then stir well to combine. Cover the skillet for about 3-4 minutes so the broccoli can steam slightly.
- Uncover the skillet and mix in the sesame oil.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, allowing it to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is well-coated.
- Remove from heat and serve the ground beef and broccoli over cooked rice or noodles.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze in portions for up to three months.