Description
This Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines juicy ground beef, fresh broccoli, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. It’s easy to customize, works great for meal prep, and pairs well with rice, noodles, or low-carb alternatives like cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
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For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For Serving:
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- Noodles (lo mein, rice noodles, or ramen)
- Cauliflower rice (for a low-carb option)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
Step 3: Add Broccoli and Aromatics
- If the pan is dry, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender.
Step 4: Add the Sauce
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli, stirring well.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat everything.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or a low-carb alternative.
Notes
- For extra crispy broccoli, stir-fry it separately before adding it back in at the end.
- Want more veggies? Add sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas.
- Prefer a thicker sauce? Use 2 teaspoons of cornstarch instead of 1.
- Make it spicy: Increase red pepper flakes or add a teaspoon of sriracha.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~650mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~30g