Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a quick, flavorful dish that brings together tender ground beef and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. This nutritious meal comes together in just 30 minutes and can be customized with your favorite vegetables, ensuring everyone at the dinner table is satisfied. Serve it over rice for a classic pairing or get creative with lettuce wraps or noodles. Packed with protein and fiber, this family-friendly recipe balances taste and health effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with cold water)
- Peanut oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: wash and chop vegetables.
- In a skillet, heat peanut oil on medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with salt and white pepper.
- Stir in diced onion and sliced bell pepper; cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Add broccoli florets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch with cold water, then add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil; mix well.
- Pour sauce over the beef mixture; stir to coat evenly. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg