Description
A quick and flavorful ground beef and broccoli stir fry recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired dish is savory and satisfying, with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a delicious sauce served over steamed white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Stir Fry:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Broccoli Stir Fry:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice for serving
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Stir Fry the Broccoli: In the same skillet, sauté broccoli until tender, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Combine: Return beef to the pan. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Pour over the beef and broccoli.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, then serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
