Description
A quick and flavorful Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry recipe that combines tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce made with soy, oyster sauce, and ginger. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (Lean ground beef recommended)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head of broccoli)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by washing and cutting the broccoli into small florets. Mince the garlic and ginger to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook it, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed to reduce greasiness.
- Add Broccoli: Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet and add broccoli florets to the other side. Stir-fry the broccoli for 2-3 minutes until it turns bright green and is slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth. Mix until smooth to prepare the stir-fry sauce.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli in the skillet. Stir well to coat evenly and allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the hot ground beef and broccoli stir-fry immediately over cooked rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and make the dish healthier.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Adjust the amount of oyster sauce and soy sauce based on your preferred saltiness.
- Make sure not to overcook broccoli to preserve its bright color and crunch.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated; however, broccoli texture may soften upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef and broccoli, beef broccoli stir-fry, quick Asian dinner, healthy beef recipe, easy stir-fry
