Ground Beef and Broccoli
This ground beef and broccoli recipe is an easy skillet stir fry that can be ready for your family to enjoy in only 15 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 513kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Stir Fry Sauce
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
Serving
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for topping
- white rice for serving
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a saute pan set over medium high heat.
- Brown the ground beef and crumble it with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and chili paste to a small bowl and mix to combine the stir fry sauce.
- Once beef is well browned, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrent.
- Add the broccoli florets and sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Let the sauce simmer uncovered until thickened and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Serve ground beef and broccoli over cooked white rice and top with sesame seeds.
Notes
I recommend using lean ground beef such as 85/15 or 90/10. Using overly greasy hamburger will detract from the clean flavor of the stir fry.
Nutrition
Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1850mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 4mg