Description
A delicious and easy ground beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe with a flavorful sauce served over rice. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Stir-Fry:
- 1 Tablespoon peanut oil (can sub vegetable or olive)
- 3 cups broccoli florets, washed and patted dry
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- Salt/White Pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Serving:
- 3 cups cooked rice, any kind
Instructions
- Prep Work
Combine cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water in a covered container and shake to combine. Place in a cool location.
Combine remaining sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. Start with 1 tablespoon of honey and add another at the end if desired.
- Cook the Broccoli
Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Beef
Season the beef with salt/white pepper if desired. Cook and crumble the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain grease. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the Sauce
Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Let it simmer/reduce for 2-3 minutes. Shake the cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir it into the sauce. Let it continue to bubble gently until desired thickness is obtained.
- Add the Broccoli Back
Reduce heat to low. Add broccoli back and stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.
Notes
- Ground Turkey or Ground Chicken may also be used in this recipe.
- Frozen Broccoli may also be used. Thaw and pat dry before using.
- Ingredient Additions include julienned carrots, water chestnuts, celery, kale, and more.
- Topping Options include green onions, peanuts, sesame seeds, chow mein noodles, and sliced almonds.
- To Control the Sodium, use low sodium soy sauce and/or reduced sodium broth.
- Process for Perfectly Cooked Rice provided in the notes.
- Varieties of rice may require different cooking methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
