Ground Beef & Broccoli
Ground Beef & Broccoli is a quick, delicious weeknight meal that brings the flavors of a Chinese takeout favorite right to your kitchen. This dish features ground beef cooked to perfection, paired with vibrant broccoli florets and coated in a savory sauce that’s both rich and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks but impressive enough to earn compliments from all.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch piece ginger (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and water/broth; stir until bright green and tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch slurry, and sesame oil. Pour over the beef and broccoli mixture in the skillet.
- Increase heat slightly and stir until bubbling and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with turkey or tofu. Experiment with different sauces like teriyaki for added flavor.