Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a flavorful, easy, healthy ground beef recipe that quickly comes together in 15 minutes in just one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced/grated ginger
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cool water
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Set a large skillet, sauté pan, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks.
- Mix Sauce: While the beef is cooking, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: After the beef is cooked, push it to the edges of the pan, add the garlic and ginger in the center, and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Drain the grease from the pan.
- Cook Broccoli: Add the sauce and the broccoli to the pan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is cooked to your desired tenderness.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the water until dissolved. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan while stirring. Bring to a boil and cook for a minute or two until the sauce is thickened.
- Finish: Stir in the sesame oil, if using, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
You may use fresh broccoli instead of frozen, ensuring florets are cut into bite-sized pieces. Other vegetables such as snow peas, carrots, or bell peppers can be substituted. Use low-sodium broth and soy sauce to control salt levels.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 928 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: ground beef, broccoli, 15-minute meal, one-pan dinner, healthy, Asian-inspired