Ground Beef and Broccoli
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a comforting weeknight staple that combines savory ground beef with fresh broccoli, all coated in a rich, flavorful sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your family’s taste preferences. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: mince garlic and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli; sauté for an additional 3 minutes until broccoli is bright green yet crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture until smooth. Pour over beef and broccoli in the skillet.
- Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg