Description

This Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli showcases a delightful combination of tender broccoli and savory beef. With its vibrant flavors and straightforward preparation, it’s the ideal choice for a quick healthy meal that joys the whole family. Serve it over rice for a satisfying dinner!

Ingredients

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1 head or 2 crowns broccoli, about 1 pound, cut into small florets
½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon mirin rice wine
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger paste, or fresh minced ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
1 cup coarsely chopped sweet yellow onion, not diced
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced on the bias
cooked white or brown rice, optional for serving

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Instructions

In a 12-inch skillet, place the broccoli and add enough water to come halfway up the sides. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes until barely fork tender. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
In a measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, honey, garlic, ginger paste, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion starts to soften. Drain excess grease, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the partially cooked broccoli and sauce, cooking until thickened.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving with rice if desired.

Notes

For added texture, don’t over-sauté the ground beef; leave some chunks.
Feel free to customize vegetables based on your preference, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
This dish can be easily doubled for larger crowds.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg