Ground Beef and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Ground Beef and Broccoli
Description
This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe starts by prepping a cornstarch slurry and combining other sauce ingredients—beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ground ginger, and toasted sesame oil. The broccoli is sautéed until slightly tender and set aside. Ground beef and diced onions are cooked until browned, then red bell pepper is added briefly.
The sauce mixture is added, brought to a boil and reduced briefly before the cornstarch slurry is stirred in to thicken the sauce. Once thickened, the broccoli is returned for warming through and flavor coating. The stir-fry is served alongside cooked rice, integrating the savory and lightly sweet flavors throughout the dish.
Ingredients can be varied to include other vegetables or swapped for ground turkey or chicken as alternatives. Frozen broccoli can be used after thawing and drying. The dish provides a balanced texture contrast between tender beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and soft rice.
For perfectly cooked rice accompanying the stir-fry, the note describes covering rice and simmering for 15 minutes, then resting off heat with lid on for 10 minutes to finish steaming and release stuck grains. This extra step produces fluffy, flavorful rice to complement the stir-fry. Reducing sodium by using low sodium soy sauce or broth is also an option.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon peanut oil can sub vegetable or olive
- 3 cups broccoli washed and patted dry, florets
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- salt to taste, or white pepper
Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
For Serving
- 3 cups rice any kind, cooked
Instructions
Prep Work
- Combine cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water in a covered container and shake to combine. Place in a cool location.
- Combine remaining sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. *Start with 1 tablespoon of honey and add another at the end if desired.
Cook the Broccoli
- Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Beef
- Season the beef with salt/white pepper if desired. Cook and crumble the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain grease. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.
Add the Sauce
- Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Let it simmer/reduce for 2-3 minutes. Shake the cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir it into the sauce. Let it continue to bubble gently until desired thickness is obtained.
Add the Broccoli Back
- Reduce heat to low. Add broccoli back and stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice! *See notes for my process on making perfectly cooked, flavorful rice.
Notes
- You may substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef as desired.
- Frozen broccoli works well if thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Additional vegetables like carrots, water chestnuts, celery, or kale can be included.
- Suggested toppings include green onions, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or crunchy noodles.
- For lower sodium, opt for low-sodium soy sauce and broth brands.
- Cook rice by boiling 2 cups water with rice, simmer 15 minutes covered, then rest 10 minutes off heat for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1138mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1357IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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