Ground Beef and Broccoli
This Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef and crisp broccoli with a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or wok
- 1 cooking spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets About 450g.
- 1 medium onion Thinly sliced.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Minced.
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Optional.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- salt and pepper To taste.
- cooked rice or noodles For serving.
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), cornstarch, and beef broth or water until smooth.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the ground beef and broccoli stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
- For added flavor, you can include sesame oil or crushed red pepper flakes in the sauce if you like a bit of heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include sesame oil or crushed red pepper flakes in the sauce if you like a bit of heat.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.