Ground Beef and Broccoli
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender broccoli and savory ground beef coated in a rich garlic-soy sauce. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers all the delicious takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet and cook broccoli for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water.
- Return beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce.
- Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Healthier option: Use lean ground beef or substitute ground turkey.
- Extra veggies: Add bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas.
- Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes or chili paste.
- Serving ideas: Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.