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Ground Beef and Broccoli

Ground Beef and Broccoli

A quick and easy Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe featuring a flavorful sauce, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 488 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • covered container
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1-2 Tablespoons honey start with 1 tablespoon
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon peanut oil can substitute vegetable or olive oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets washed and patted dry
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • Salt/White Pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked rice any kind, for serving

Instructions
 

Prep Work

  • Combine cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water in a covered container and shake to combine. Place in a cool location.
  • Combine remaining sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. Start with 1 tablespoon of honey and add another at the end if desired.

Cook the Broccoli

  • Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Beef

  • Season the beef with salt/white pepper if desired. Cook and crumble the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain grease. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.

Add the Sauce

  • Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Let it simmer/reduce for 2-3 minutes. Shake the cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir it into the sauce. Let it continue to bubble gently until desired thickness is obtained.

Add the Broccoli Back

  • Reduce heat to low. Add broccoli back and stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice!

Notes

Ground Turkey or Ground Chicken may also be used in this recipe. Frozen Broccoli may also be used. Ingredient Additions include julienned carrots, water chestnuts, celery, kale, and more. Topping Options include green onions, roughly chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, crunchy chow mein noodles, and sliced almonds. To Control the Sodium in this recipe, consider using low sodium soy sauce and/or reduced sodium broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 488kcal
Keyword 30 minute meal, Beef Stir Fry, easy meals, family recipes, Ground Beef and Broccoli, Healthy
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