Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry brings comfort to your weeknight dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Sizzling beef mingles with crisp broccoli, creating a quick, satisfying meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the hot pan, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks for 6-7 minutes until completely browned.
- Mince 2 cloves of garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger, then sprinkle them over the beef and stir quickly for 45-60 seconds to release their aromatic flavors.
- Add 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet, tossing them with the beef and cooking for 4-5 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and becomes slightly tender.
- Pour 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce directly over the beef and broccoli mixture, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to blend the sauces and ensure the beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper across the dish, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the stir fry to a serving plate immediately, ensuring you capture all the delicious pan juices.
Notes
- Chop broccoli into similar-sized florets for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Ground beef releases natural fat, so drain excess grease after browning to prevent a greasy final meal.
- Frozen broccoli works perfectly if fresh isn’t available, just thaw and pat dry before adding to the pan.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional white rice to reduce calories and carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg