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Ground Beef and Broccoli

Delicious Ground Beef and Broccoli in Just 20 Minutes

A quick, flavorful Ground Beef and Broccoli dish perfect for busy weeks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with canola or vegetable oil.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Chop evenly for uniform cooking.
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Swap with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred, garlic powder works in a pinch.
  • ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Replace with white sugar if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Recommended for authenticity, can be omitted.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh is best, but ground ginger can be used.
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust quantity based on spice preference.
  • 1 to taste Freshly-Ground Black Pepper Regular black pepper is an alternative.
  • to taste optional Sesame Seeds Optional for crunch and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups of broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
  4. Whisk together ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  5. Pour sauce into the skillet with beef, stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Reintroduce the cooked broccoli back into the skillet, toss everything together for another minute.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is flexible; feel free to add other veggies to enhance flavor and nutrition.

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