Description
Ground Beef and Broccoli is a quick, flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Asian cuisine to your dinner table in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal combines tender ground beef with crisp broccoli, all coated in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. It’s not only delicious but also versatile—serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying family meal that everyone will love. With minimal cleanup and easy preparation, this recipe is your go-to solution for a nutritious and hearty dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8–10 cranks freshly-ground black pepper
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add ground beef and garlic. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour into the skillet with beef and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Return broccoli to the pan and toss everything to coat evenly. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg