Description
Ground beef and broccoli will rock your weeknight dinner routine with bold Asian-inspired flavors that come together faster than ordering takeout. Tender beef and crisp broccoli combine in a savory sauce that makes your taste buds dance with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 green onions
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Cooked rice
- Noodles
- Cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, crumbling with a spatula until completely browned.
- If the pan looks dry, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds until your kitchen fills with aromatic scents.
- Toss 3 cups broccoli florets into the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli turns vibrant green and becomes slightly crisp-tender.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir continuously for 2 minutes at medium heat until the sauce glazes everything evenly.
- Sprinkle 2 chopped green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately over your favorite base like rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Drain the beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy dish and ensure a nice, crisp texture when cooking.
- Chop broccoli into similar-sized florets so they cook evenly and maintain a consistent tender-crisp texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce for tamari and use a gluten-free hoisin sauce.
- Keep your skillet or wok hot to get a good sear on the beef and develop deep, rich flavor without steaming the meat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg