This Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian-Inspired
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry:
1pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
1/4cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4cup water
For Serving:
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Cooked rice
Instructions
Cook the Beef: Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Brown the ground beef, then add garlic and ginger.
Add Broccoli: Stir-fry broccoli until tender.
Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Pour over beef and broccoli.
Simmer: Cook until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Finish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
Notes
Use frozen broccoli for convenience or blanch fresh broccoli ahead of time.
Spice it up with a dash of sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes.