Description
This ground beef and broccoli stir‑fry provides a quick, easy dinner packed with protein and crisp vegetables in a savory soy‑ginger glaze. Simple pantry staples—soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch—create a restaurant‑style meal ready in just 20 minutes. Serve over fluffy rice for a balanced, satisfying plate that delights the whole family and fits a busy lifestyle. Its bold flavor profile and quick prep make it an ideal go‑to recipe for weeknight feeding, delivering comfort.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with beef broth until smooth. Pour into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes or sriracha. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Quick Dinners
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef and broccoli, quick beef dinner, broccoli stir fry recipe, easy weeknight meals, beef and vegetable skillet, Asian inspired beef recipe