Description
A quick and flavorful 20-minute 20-minute meal combining juicy browned ground beef with crisp broccoli and a savory ginger soy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights with bold Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (80-85% lean)
4 cups broccoli florets (1 large head)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1/4 cup beef broth (or water)
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional for sauce thickening)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Add broccoli to the same skillet, season with salt, and sauté 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Push vegetables to one side and sauté garlic and ginger in the remaining oil.
Whisk soy sauce, broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch (if using) into a sauce.
Return beef to the pan, add broccoli, and coat all ingredients with the sauce.
Simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened. Stir in sesame oil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté garlic and ginger before the broccoli
Ideal with steamed rice or noodles
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Alcohol-free soy sauce is preferred
Dairy-free and ready in under 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 4800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg