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Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner? Try this easy ground beef and broccoli stir fry recipe. It combines savory beef with fresh broccoli, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 93% lean
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil or coconut oil
- 1 lb broccoli cut into florets
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional garnish
Stir Fry sauce ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar or lime juice
- ½ cup Coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice
- 1 Tablespoon arrowroot starch
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all the stir fry sauce ingredients. Stir until everything is fully dissolved. Set the sauce aside for later use.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets, partially cover the skillet with a lid and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Stir or toss the broccoli several times until they turn bright green and become crisp-tender. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set it aside.Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet before covering with the lid. This will steam the broccoli for a more tender texture.
- Increase the heat to high and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Spread the ground beef and sauté for 2 minutes, breaking it up while it cooks, or until just cooked through.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the beef. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken. Return the broccoli to the skillet and stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve the Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry over a bed of white rice. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Have your ingredients prepped and chopped before you start the cooktop. Stir frying is fast-paced and it’s important to have everything mise en place.
- Don’t overcook the broccoli. The key to perfect broccoli is to cook it just enough so that it’s tender but still retains a bit of bite. Overcooked broccoli can become mushy and lose its bright green hue.
- For perfectly browned beef, spread it out in an even layer and let it cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes before stirring. This allows a crust to form, which adds both texture and flavor.
- Buy high quality ground beef, look for meat that’s bright red and freshly packed. Avoid packages with excess liquid or a brownish color, as these can be signs of aging meat. If possible, buy your ground beef from a trusted butcher who can grind it fresh for you.
Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1083mg
(45%)
Potassium
749mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
707IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
102mg
(113%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1083mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.