Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry brings sizzling comfort right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Grab your wok and get ready to create a quick, protein-packed meal that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice fresh broccoli florets into uniform bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic cloves and grate fresh ginger using a microplane for fine texture.
- Warm 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) until shimmering.
- Add 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef to hot skillet. Break meat into small crumbles, cooking for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and grated ginger into the beef. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and beef develops golden edges.
- Toss 2 cups (170 grams) broccoli florets into the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, ensuring your broccoli maintains bright green color and slight crispness.
- Whisk 14 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a separate bowl.
- Pour sauce mixture over beef and broccoli. Stir thoroughly to coat every piece, allowing sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes at reduced heat.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles while hot and sauce remains glossy.
Notes
- Use high heat to get a nice sear on the ground beef, which helps develop deep flavor and prevents the meat from becoming soggy.
- Chop broccoli into uniform pieces so they cook evenly and maintain a perfect crisp-tender texture.
- Drain excess fat from the beef after browning to keep the stir fry from becoming greasy and ensure a cleaner taste.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to reduce carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-11 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg