Description

This Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli dish is a delightful blend of tender broccoli and savory ground beef, all brought together with a flavorful sauce. It’s perfect for a quick dinner that tastes amazing and is simple to prepare, making it a go-to for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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1 head or 2 crowns broccoli, about 1 pound, cut into small florets
½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon mirin rice wine
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger paste, or fresh minced ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
1 cup coarsely chopped sweet yellow onion, not diced
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced on the bias
cooked white or brown rice, optional for serving

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Instructions

Place broccoli in a 12-inch skillet and add enough water to come halfway up the sides.
Bring to a boil over HIGH heat, reduce to LOW, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes until fork tender.
Drain the broccoli in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking; drain well and set aside.
Wipe the skillet dry for later use.
In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, honey, garlic, ginger paste, and cornstarch until well combined and set aside.
Heat sesame oil in the skillet over MEDIUM heat, add ground beef and onion, cooking until the beef is cooked through and the onions soften.
Drain any excess grease and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the partially cooked broccoli and the stir-fry sauce, cooking while stirring until the sauce thickens and everything is well combined.
Remove from heat, let it rest for several minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onion before serving with rice.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the ground beef with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the stir-fry sauce before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg