ground beef and broccoli
This quick and flavorful Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry brings together tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 rice cooker or pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced Or 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
- ΒΌ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- to taste salt and pepper
- cooked rice or noodles For serving.
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Cut broccoli into small florets, mince the garlic and ginger, and have the sauces ready.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Pour this sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture.
- Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli nicely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more flavor and nutrition.
For a spicy kick, add sriracha or red pepper flakes according to your taste.
This dish is great for meal prep; just store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.