Ground Beef and Broccoli
Enjoy a quick and satisfying meal that the whole family will adore, featuring tender ground beef and vibrant broccoli tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or hosting friends, this recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients, ensuring everyone leaves the table happy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8–10 cranks freshly-ground black pepper
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, brown ground beef with minced garlic for about 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in the broccoli to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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