Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delightful stir-fry dish that combines savory ground beef with tender broccoli in a rich, flavorful sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The sweet and savory sauce enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients, making it a family favorite. Serve this delicious dish over rice or noodles for a comforting dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 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
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 cups cooked rice (any kind)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing cornstarch with cold water in a small container. In a separate bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil.
- Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and sauté for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onions until browned. Drain excess grease and add sliced bell peppers; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and let it bubble until thickened.
- Return broccoli to the skillet and mix well before serving hot over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg