Description
Sizzling ground beef and broccoli melody brings comfort straight from home kitchens to dinner tables. Savory protein mingles with crisp green florets, creating a quick weeknight meal packed with flavor and nutrition that satisfies hunger effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (lean preferred)
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Red pepper flakes
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
- Steamed rice or noodles
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add ground beef and rapidly break into small crumbles while cooking until completely browned.
- Incorporate diced onion, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger into the meat, sautéing for 2-3 minutes to release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes to maintain a vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture.
- Prepare sauce by whisking soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour sauce mixture over beef and broccoli, stirring constantly to ensure even coating and allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glosses over the ingredients.
- Enhance flavor profile by drizzling sesame oil and sprinkling red pepper flakes, then optionally add a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice for brightness.
- Transfer the stir-fry onto a bed of steamed rice or noodles, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive palates.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version.
- Toast sesame seeds before garnishing to enhance their nutty flavor and aromatic profile.
- Substitute ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh for vegetarian options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg