Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Overhead view of ground beef and broccoli over rice in a bowl garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Ready in around 30 minutes, this ground beef and broccoli stir fry comes together so easily! Don’t let the simple ingredients list fool you, this ground beef and broccoli recipe is full of flavor! Perfect for serving over some rice or noodles, your entire family will love this quick and simple weeknight dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Healthy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 360kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
½ cup beef broth low sodium
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground ginger optional
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Ground Beef and Broccoli

2 tablespoons olive oil divided in half
4 cups broccoli florets frozen or fresh
1 small yellow onion diced
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
toasted sesame seeds optional garnish
green onions optional garnish

Instructions

Mix together the soy sauce and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl, then add the rest of the sauce ingredients. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen broccoli and saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until almost fully cooked through. Set aside. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes if using fresh broccoli.
Heat another tablespoon of oil over medium heat in the emptied skillet and add the diced onions. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the salt and minced garlic. Saute for another minute.
Add the ground beef and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, making sure to break up the beef into small bite-sized pieces until 70 to 80% cooked.
Add the sauce and allow it to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure to continue breaking up any large pieces of ground meat.
Add the broccoli and mix well until everything is evenly coated with sauce. Cook for another minute. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve.

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