Ground Beef and Broccoli
This quick and nutritious Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry combines savory ground beef with fresh broccoli in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s easy to prepare and loaded with protein and vitamins.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 bowl for mixing sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- to taste none salt and pepper
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- as needed none cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and beef broth (or water) together until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the browned beef, stirring for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, and stir-fry them with the beef for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli in the skillet, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
For a spicier kick, you can add red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce during the cooking process.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.