Description
A comforting dish of tender ground beef and vibrant broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Stir in the broccoli florets, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it in. Let everything simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the sesame oil and grated ginger. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve the ground beef and broccoli over cooked rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Notes
Feel free to customize with other vegetables or proteins. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg