Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a quick, delightful dish that brings together savory ground beef, tender broccoli, and a rich sauce in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this family-friendly recipe is not only easy to make but packed with flavor. The combination of fresh ingredients and versatile options makes it a staple for any dinner table. Enjoy it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or with your favorite noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small container, mix cornstarch and cold water; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned; drain excess grease.
- Add bell pepper and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in the prepared sauce mixture; bring to a boil then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture until desired thickness is reached.
- Return broccoli to the skillet and heat through; serve over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg