Ground Beef and Broccoli
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Ground Beef and Broccoli
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a sauce mixing oyster sauce, cornstarch, cooking sherry, soy sauce, and sugar, which creates a thickened glaze once cooked. The broccoli is steamed briefly to retain crispness and then combined with ground beef sautéed with minced garlic and ginger for aromatic depth.
The ground beef is cooked until a crust develops, which adds texture and flavor, then mixed with the sauce and broccoli to coat evenly. The cornstarch thickens the sauce shortly during cooking, helping it cling to the ingredients. The ginger and garlic boost the overall savory profile with aromatic notes.
This stir-fry is practical for an easy weeknight meal or as part of an Asian-inspired dinner. It pairs well with rice or noodles for a filling dinner providing protein and vegetables in one skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 85/15, lean
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger , minced
- 1 pound broccoli , cut into bite size chunks
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cooking sherry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- To make the sauce, whisk oyster sauce, cornstarch, cooking sherry, soy sauce, and sugar together. Set aside.
- Steam broccoli slightly in the microwave for 1-2 minutes in a covered microwave safe bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and ground beef. Cook 6-8 minutes, until cooked through, breaking up after a crust has formed. Drain fat.
- Add garlic and ginger to the pan, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in broccoli and sauce until well combined, cooking 1-2 minutes for sauce to thicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 718mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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