Description
Hearty ground beef and broccoli stir-fry blends savory protein with crisp green vegetables for a quick weeknight meal. Chinese-inspired flavors combine tender meat and fresh produce in a satisfying dinner you can prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup broth (beef or chicken)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 2 tbsps sesame oil (divided)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional)
- Optional: mushrooms
- Optional: carrots
- Optional: bell peppers
- Optional: chili paste
- Optional: fish sauce
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat with sesame oil, then sizzle ground beef until thoroughly browned and crumbly.
- Introduce diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the meat, sautéing for 2-3 minutes to release aromatic flavors.
- Toss in fresh broccoli florets, allowing them to soften and become vibrant green while maintaining a slight crunch.
- Whisk together a savory sauce combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, broth, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Stream the prepared sauce into the skillet, thoroughly coating the beef and broccoli, and simmer for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
- Create a quick cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with water, then pour into the pan to instantly thicken the sauce’s consistency.
- Enhance the dish’s heat profile by sprinkling red pepper flakes or drizzling sriracha according to personal spice preference.
- Finish the preparation by scattering toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions across the top for a fresh, textural garnish.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps the dish’s robust flavor profile.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding cornstarch mixture, ensuring it doesn’t become too gelatinous or runny.
- Maximize broccoli’s crunch by briefly blanching before adding to the pan, maintaining vibrant green color and preventing overcooking.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by chopping vegetables and mixing sauce ingredients beforehand, reducing total cooking time and kitchen stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg