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Ground Beef and Broccoli

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This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is an easy 30-minute meal with a simple, flavorful sauce that your family will love. Packed with tender broccoli, ground beef, and a sweet-savory sauce, it’s perfect over rice for a complete dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 and white pepper, to taste
  • Sauce:
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • For serving: 3 cups cooked rice, any kind

Instructions

  1. Prep: Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a covered container and shake to combine. Place in a cool spot.
  2. Combine remaining sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. Start with 1 tablespoon honey, add more later if desired.
  3. Cook broccoli: Heat oil over medium heat, add broccoli, toss, cook 4-5 minutes until slightly softened, remove and set aside.
  4. Cook beef: Season beef with salt/white pepper. Cook and crumble ground beef with onions over medium-high heat until browned. Drain grease. Add bell pepper and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add sauce: Bring sauce mixture to a boil, simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture slowly, let bubble until thickened.
  6. Add broccoli back: Reduce heat to low, stir broccoli in and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.

Notes

  • Ground turkey or chicken may be substituted.
  • Frozen broccoli can be used, thaw and pat dry first.
  • Additions: julienned carrots, water chestnuts, celery, kale, etc.
  • Toppings: green onions, peanuts, sesame seeds, chow mein noodles, sliced almonds.
  • Control sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce or broth.
  • Perfect rice: 2 cups water + 2 bouillon cubes, add 1 cup rice, simmer 15 minutes, let stand 10 minutes.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 488
  • Sugar: 21 g
  • Sodium: 1138 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Find it online: https://easyrecipes.cookingtastes.com/ground-beef-and-broccoli/