Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delicious and nutritious stir-fry that combines the savory taste of ground beef with tender broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. The blend of textures and flavors makes it a hit for both kids and adults alike. Serve it over rice or noodles for a hearty dish that satisfies your cravings while keeping dinner prep quick and easy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable/olive oil)
- For the sauce: beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ground ginger, sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing cornstarch with cold water in a small container and setting aside. In another bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef with diced onions over medium-high heat until browned. Add bell peppers and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken.
- Return broccoli to the skillet and mix well before serving hot over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg