Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is an irresistible, quick meal perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, this savory dish combines tender ground beef and fresh broccoli in a flavorful sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether served over rice or nestled in lettuce wraps, it caters to all occasions—from family dinners to meal prep. With its easy preparation and versatile ingredients, this recipe is bound to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- Peanut oil (or vegetable/olive oil)
- Soy sauce
- Beef broth
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Garlic
- Ginger
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (+ 2 tablespoons cold water)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping onions and slicing the bell pepper.
- Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onions until translucent.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned and season with salt and white pepper.
- Stir in broccoli florets and red bell pepper; cook until tender yet crisp (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water, then combine with beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Pour sauce over the skillet mixture; stir well to coat everything and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg