Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delightful dish that combines tender ground beef with fresh broccoli in a savory sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it a family favorite. The rich flavors of soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey elevate the dish while the vibrant colors and textures make every bite satisfying. Serve it over rice for a complete meal or customize it with your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost. Whether you’re looking for a comforting dinner or meal prep option, this Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers on taste and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Garlic
- Ginger
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: wash broccoli, dice onion, slice bell pepper, and mince garlic.
- Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add onions and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in broccoli florets; cook until vibrant green (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk together cornstarch with cold water; then mix in beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet; stir to coat all ingredients and cook for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg