Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
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4.7
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Description
This stir fry starts by combining a sauce made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, fresh grated ginger, and cornstarch to create a slightly thickened glaze. Ground beef and chopped onion are cooked until the meat is nearly done, then combined with the sauce to coat evenly. Blanched broccoli florets, which have been briefly boiled and shocked in ice water to preserve color and crispness, are added last and heated through briefly to maintain texture.
The dish offers a balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors from the garlic and ginger, with a tender yet slightly crisp broccoli component. Toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions add a fresh crunch and nuttiness when sprinkled on top. It’s suited as a quick, filling meal when served on a bed of rice or cauliflower rice.
Blanching the broccoli properly ensures bright color and ideal texture; this step involves boiling for a short time followed by an ice bath to stop cooking.
Blanch broccoli by boiling for 2-3 minutes, then transferring immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking and maintain crispness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari, reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch piece ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean )
- ½ medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 large head broccoli (cut into florets and blanched*)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 3 scallion sliced on the bias, medium
- rice or cauliflower rice, for serving (optional, cooked
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Add the sesame oil to a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is just about cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the reserved sauce, stir to combine, and cook for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and cook for 1 more minute.
- Divide mixture evenly among 4 plates or shallow bowls, layering rice first, if using.
- Top each with sesame seeds and scallions.
Notes
- Blanch broccoli by boiling for 2-3 minutes, then transferring immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking and maintain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1052mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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