Description
Sizzling Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry delivers a quick, flavorful Asian-inspired meal packed with protein and green goodness. Home cooks craving a simple yet satisfying dinner will love this one-pan wonder that brings restaurant-quality taste right to their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (85% lean or higher)
- 3 cups (720 ml) broccoli florets
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce (or hoisin for a sweeter taste)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sliced green onions
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame seeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) brown sugar or honey (optional, for balance)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) cornstarch (to slightly thicken the sauce)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Searing Protein: Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat. Tumble ground beef into the pan, fracturing and browning the meat thoroughly for 5-6 minutes. Eliminate any surplus grease to ensure a clean, concentrated flavor profile.
- Vegetable Integration: Relocate browned beef to one side of the skillet. Drizzle olive oil and introduce broccoli florets alongside aromatic garlic, zesty ginger, and fiery red pepper flakes. Sauté swiftly until broccoli radiates a vibrant emerald hue while maintaining a crisp texture.
- Sauce Composition: Craft a dynamic sauce by whisking soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a separate vessel. This liquid harmony will bind the dish’s components with complex, umami-rich undertones.
- Final Fusion: Stream the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture, ensuring every morsel becomes lavishly coated. Allow the concoction to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, permitting the sauce to transform into a glossy, slightly thickened glaze that clings provocatively to each ingredient.
Notes
- Break ground beef into small crumbles while cooking to ensure even browning and prevent large, tough chunks.
- Stir-fry broccoli quickly at high heat to maintain its vibrant green color and crisp texture, avoiding overcooking that leads to mushy vegetables.
- Whisk cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, glossy sauce that coats the meat and vegetables evenly.
- Replace brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative like stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a keto-friendly version of the stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg