Ground Beef And Broccoli
This quick and healthy ground beef and broccoli stir-fry is packed with flavor and nutrients. It's a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 spatula
- 1 rice cooker or pot for serving with rice, optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets About 400g.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- to taste NA salt
- to taste NA pepper
- NA NA cooked rice For serving (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the ingredients. Wash and cut the broccoli into florets. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Stir well until the cornstarch is dissolved to create a sauce mixture. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until it is browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the beef. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and vegetables.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot over cooked rice if desired.
Notes
For a low-carb option, serve the stir-fry on its own without rice.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more color and nutrition.