ground beef and broccoli
This Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and nutritious dish packed with flavors. It's a perfect weeknight meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Tender beef and vibrant broccoli are cooked in a savory sauce, making it a delicious and satisfying option.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cooking spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- cooked rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the broccoli florets, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and beef broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli, stirring well to combine. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for additional color and nutrition.