Ground Beef and Broccoli
A quick and healthy stir-fry featuring ground beef and broccoli, delivering 29g of protein per serving and adaptable to various diets.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or flank steak Choose 85% lean for best flavor
- 4 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen, steamed until tender-crisp
- 2 tablespoons oil For sautéing
- 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce For flavoring
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar To balance the savory flavor
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce
- 1 cup water To mix with the sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic For seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Minced, for extra flavor
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar For sauce balance
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds For garnish
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup sliced carrots For extra nutrition
- 1 cup sliced bell pepper For added color
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha Optional for spice
Instructions
Preparing Ingredients
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Dice garlic and ginger, and chop other vegetables uniformly.
Cooking the Beef
- Heat oil in a stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet once beef is browned.
Cooking the Broccoli
- Add broccoli to the skillet, cover, and steam for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Combining and Serving
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
This meal can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge. Customize by adding different vegetables or adjusting the spice level.