Description
Here’s my ground Beef and Broccoli recipe that delivers fast flavor straight from the skillet to your dinner table. Lean ground beef sizzles with tender broccoli florets in a savory soy-based sauce, creating a quick protein-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (300 grams) fresh broccoli florets
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Grab a large skillet and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat at 375°F for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Add 1 pound lean ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it into small crumbles using a wooden spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the meat turns completely brown.
- Sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger into the skillet. Stir constantly for 45 seconds to release their aromatic flavors.
- Pour ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar over the beef. Mix thoroughly to coat the meat evenly.
- Add 3 cups fresh broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli becomes bright green and slightly tender.
- Season with ¼ teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together to distribute the seasonings.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture rest for 1 minute to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot over steamed white rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with optional sliced green onions for extra freshness.
Notes
- Chop broccoli into similar-sized florets to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use high heat when browning ground beef to develop a delicious caramelized flavor and prevent the meat from steaming.
- Drain excess fat after cooking the ground beef to keep the final dish lighter and prevent it from becoming greasy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg