Description
This 30-minute ground beef and broccoli stir fry is an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner with a savory-sweet sauce. Serve it over rice for a family favorite meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. In a separate cup, stir cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and cook 4 to 5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Remove and set aside.
- Add ground beef and onion to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in sliced bell pepper and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
- Return broccoli to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve warm over rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Tender broccoli and seasoned ground beef are tossed in a rich soy-garlic sauce that thickens beautifully.
- This is a simple one-pan meal that is faster than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: American Chinese