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15-Minute Ground Beef & Broccoli Recipe

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  • Author: Lucy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This 15-Minute Ground Beef & Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining lean ground beef with tender broccoli florets, cooked in a savory sauce made from low-sodium beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, and other seasonings. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 12 ounces broccoli florets frozen
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Flavorings

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced or grated ginger OR 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)

Thickener

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cool water

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef: Set a large skillet, sauté pan, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks.
  2. Prepare the sauce: While the beef is cooking, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or large measuring cup; set aside.
  3. Add aromatics: After the beef is cooked, push it to the edges of the pan, add the minced garlic and ginger in the center, and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Drain the grease from the pan.
  4. Add sauce and broccoli: Add the prepared sauce and the broccoli florets to the pan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is cooked to your desired tenderness (follow package instructions if using frozen broccoli).
  5. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cool water until dissolved. Slowly pour the slurry into the pan while stirring the beef and broccoli. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir in the toasted sesame oil if using. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

  • You may use fresh broccoli instead of frozen; just make sure the florets are cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • You can substitute other veggies like snow peas, shredded or thinly-sliced carrots, baby corn, or bell peppers. Firmer veggies may require extra simmering time; add extra broth if the sauce evaporates too much.
  • If fresh ginger is unavailable, use jarred or frozen minced ginger. Ground ginger can be substituted but results in a milder ginger flavor.
  • Use low-sodium beef broth and soy sauce to prevent the dish from being too salty.
  • Natural oyster sauce without added MSG is recommended and usually available at most grocery stores.
  • If omitting oyster sauce, increase soy sauce to 3 ½ tablespoons and honey to 1 ½ tablespoons; optionally add Worcestershire sauce or hoisin sauce to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Find it online: https://cooksbylucy.com/15-minute-ground-beef-and-broccoli-recipe/