Ground Beef and Broccoli
A comforting and quick meal that features ground beef and fresh broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Feel free to use turkey for a lighter option
- 3 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen will work—just adjust cooking time
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Try tamari for a gluten-free version
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar Or honey for a different sweetness
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken the sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil For that authentic flavor
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust as necessary
- as needed cooked rice or noodles For serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, ensuring not to burn it.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pan, stir well, and cook for about 5 minutes or until bright in color and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Pour it over the beef and broccoli mixture, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Serve hot over a bed of rice or noodles.
Notes
Add some heat with crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha. For add-ins, consider water chestnuts or bell peppers.