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Ground Beef and Broccoli: Your New 20-Minute Weeknight Favorite

This quick and easy Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is the perfect one-pan weeknight dinner. Savory ground beef and crisp broccoli are tossed in a delicious homemade stir-fry sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, asian-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef 90/10 or 85/15 recommended
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado or Sesame Oil
  • 1 small Yellow Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Beef Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Push beef to one side. Add broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Whisk the sauce again and pour it over the beef and broccoli. Stir to combine and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with optional sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 35gFat: 25gFiber: 4g

Notes

Don't Overcook the Broccoli: Aim for a crisp-tender texture for the best results.
Prep Ahead: Have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go as this recipe cooks very quickly.
Customize It: Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
Keyword beef and broccoli stir fry,easy weeknight dinner,ground beef and broccoli

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