Description

This Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli combines tender broccoli with savory beef in a hearty and simple stir-fry. Perfect for a quick dinner, it’s packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a family favorite!

Ingredients

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1 head or 2 crowns broccoli, about 1 pound, cut into small florets
½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon mirin rice wine
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger paste, or fresh minced ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
1 cup coarsely chopped sweet yellow onion, not diced
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced on the bias
cooked white or brown rice, optional for serving

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Instructions

Place broccoli in a skillet with enough water to come halfway up sides. Bring to boil, then reduce to low and cover, simmering for 2 minutes until barely tender. Drain and rinse with cold water, set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat sesame oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, cooking while breaking up the beef until cooked through and onions soften. Drain excess grease, season with salt and pepper, then add broccoli and sauce. Stir until thickened and well mixed, then remove from heat.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, serving with rice if desired.

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to taste while cooking the beef.
Make sure to rinse broccoli with cold water to maintain its bright color and crispness.
Feel free to substitute the lean beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 358
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 830mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg