Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick and delicious stir fry featuring ground beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for healthier option.
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Preferably fresh.
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced For added flavor.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Or gluten-free soy sauce as alternative.
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar For sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil For flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Cooked rice or noodles For serving.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it apart, cooking until browned and fully cooked through (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets until bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth until smooth.
- Once the beef is cooked, add the steamed broccoli to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli, stirring well to combine.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef and broccoli.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste before removing from heat.
- Serve the stir fry hot over a bed of cooked rice or toss it with noodles.
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Notes
For best results, ensure your skillet is hot before adding ingredients. Consider adding additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.