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Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

This Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick weeknight meal that will impress the whole family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • measuring cup

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup yellow or white onion, sliced about ½ onion

Proteins

  • 1 lb 80/20 Ground Beef Grass Fun Farms 100% Grass Fed

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil vegetable, peanut, or similar
  • 1.5 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 0.25 cups low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, about 1 tbsp
  • 2 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon cold water

Garnish

  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • cooked white rice

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook the white rice according to package instructions or personal preference.
  • Trim the broccoli florets from the main stalk, aiming for similar sized pieces. Slice the onion and mince the garlic and ginger if not using prepared options.
  • Stir all sauce ingredients together in a measuring cup (beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes). Whisk until combined. Stir the cornstarch into the cold water to form a slurry and set aside.
  • Once ready to cook, heat a large skillet over high heat. Once heated, add the cooking oil. Add the broccoli and onions and sauté, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the onions are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer into a prep bowl and set aside.
  • In the same pan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Cook until no pink remains, about 4 to 5 minutes. Option to drain the ground beef before adding the prepared sauce ingredients and stir to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir to combine. Simmer 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened to a gravy consistency.
  • Fold in the broccoli and onions, stirring until all ingredients are coated in the sauce. Serve over white rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Note that draining the browned ground beef may reduce the overall volume of sauce or give it a thinner texture. If you drain the beef, be sure to return it to the skillet before adding the sauce to ensure the beef is as flavorful as possible. Store leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. To reheat, microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally to ensure even reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 858mgPotassium: 915mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 716IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef and Broccoli, Beef and Rice Bowls, Beef Stir Fry, Ground Beef and Broccoli
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