Description
A quick and easy stir-fry made with tender ground beef, crisp broccoli florets, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and better than takeout!
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
Broccoli:
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, thawed)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Additional:
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds & sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir-fry broccoli: Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Pour over beef and broccoli.
- Thicken sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats everything (about 2–3 minutes).
- Serve: Serve hot over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for a leaner version.
- Use frozen broccoli for convenience; just thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 380 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
