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Ground Beef and Broccoli
Get ready to enjoy a delicious and easy beef and broccoli stir-fry that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This flavorful dish combines tender broccoli, savory beef, and a rich, tangy sauce, all served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- rice for serving
- sliced green onions as garnish
Instructions
- In a pot with a steamer basket, bring a few inches of water to boil and steam the 4 cups broccoli florets, for 4-5 minutes. It should be tender but still firm. Remove from the steamer basket and set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, saute 1 pound lean ground beef and ½ yellow onion, together until the beef is fully browned. Add in salt and pepper,2 cloves garlic, and sauté another minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- While the beef and onion are cooking, in a small bowl whisk together the ½ cup beef broth, ⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything. Stir everything together, sauteing until the sauce thickens and coats everything completely.
- Serve over steamed rice with sliced green onions and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
868mg
(36%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
378IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 868mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.