Description
Savory Ground Beef and Broccoli delivers a quick, satisfying Asian-inspired dinner that balances lean protein with crisp green vegetables. Garlic, ginger, and soy sauce create a rich umami sauce that elevates this simple skillet meal, ensuring you’ll want seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 ground beef
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ½ cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sweeteners and Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Rice for serving
- Sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Prepare broccoli by carefully steaming florets for 4 to 5 minutes, ensuring they remain crisp and vibrant green, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature and introduce ground beef along with diced onions, cooking thoroughly until meat browns and releases its rich flavors.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and quickly incorporate minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the beef mixture.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking together beef broth (236 milliliters/8 fluid ounces), soy sauce (30 milliliters/), brown sugar (15 grams/), sesame oil (5 milliliters/), freshly minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold steamed broccoli into the beef mixture, then cascade the prepared sauce over the ingredients, stirring consistently until the sauce transforms into a glossy, thick coating that embraces both beef and broccoli.
- Transfer the completed dish to serving plates, positioning atop warm rice and garnishing with finely chopped green onions for a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- Take advantage of seasonal broccoli when it’s at peak freshness for the most vibrant flavor and crisp texture.
- Customize heat levels by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha directly into the sauce mixture for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
- Always drain excess fat from ground beef after browning to prevent a greasy final dish and ensure a cleaner taste profile.
- Leftover ground beef and broccoli can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making excellent meal prep option.
- For a low-carb alternative, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional white rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg