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A close-up of a delicious ground beef and broccoli dish served over fluffy white rice in a dark ceramic bowl, garnished with scallions.

Savory Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A quick and satisfying weeknight meal, this savory ground beef and broccoli stir-fry features tender beef and crisp broccoli coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Beef and Broccoli
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 85-90% lean
  • 4 cups broccoli florets bite-sized
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or preferred cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (optional)
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce optional, for extra umami
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Garlic Press or Microplane

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and black pepper until well combined and cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
Cook the Dish
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until thoroughly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) to the cleared space. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then mix with the ground beef.
  3. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and slightly tender-crisp. If it's too dry, you can add a tablespoon or two of water and cover for a minute to steam slightly.
  4. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk again (as cornstarch can settle). Pour the sauce over the ground beef and broccoli mixture in the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  5. Remove from heat. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. This dish is excellent served over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger. To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure you use tamari instead of soy sauce and check all other sauce ingredients for gluten.