Description
This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and delicious stir-fry perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. Tender ground beef is cooked with crisp broccoli florets in a savory sauce made from soy and oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and beef broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Serving
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and cut the broccoli into florets. Slice the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Drain Excess Fat: Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat from the pan to reduce greasiness and make the dish healthier.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced onion. Sauté until fragrant and the onion softens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they brighten in color and remain crisp-tender.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and beef broth until smooth.
- Add Sauce: Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture in the skillet. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer and Thicken: Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dish and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef and carefully drain all excess fat after browning.
- You can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers for variation.
- Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste if you prefer it more or less salty or savory.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need a gluten-free dish.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people.
