Description
Savory ground beef and broccoli stir-fry brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to weeknight dinners. Hearty protein and crisp vegetables combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, drizzling vegetable oil to coat the surface.
- Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet, searing until rich brown and fully cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Mince aromatic garlic and ginger, tossing into the browned meat and sautéing until their fragrance releases, about 30-45 seconds.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water in a separate mixing bowl, creating a smooth, glossy sauce mixture.
- Introduce broccoli florets into the skillet, stirring and tossing with meat to ensure even cooking, allowing vegetables to reach a vibrant green and tender-crisp texture, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Stream the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli, gently folding to ensure complete coating and allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to each ingredient.
- Finish the dish with a delicate drizzle of sesame oil, then season with a light sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, ensuring the dish remains hot and appetizing.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the same savory flavor profile and texture.
- Reduce cooking time for broccoli by cutting florets into smaller, uniform pieces to ensure even and quick cooking without losing crispness.
- Enhance sauce depth by adding a splash of rice wine or mirin for subtle sweetness and complexity that complements the umami-rich soy sauce.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce and adjusting salt to personal taste, making the dish more heart-healthy without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg