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A skillet filled with savory ground beef and tender-crisp broccoli florets in a glossy brown sauce.

Ground Beef and Broccoli

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 large heads of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons wate r
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. In a separate small container, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry and set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet; cover with a lid and steam for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  6. Add the ground beef to the same skillet and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink.
  7. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
  8. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and bring to a light simmer.
  10. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is glossy.
  11. Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated in the sauce.
  12. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.