Description
Savory ground beef and broccoli stir-fry delivers a quick, protein-packed meal bursting with Asian-inspired flavors. Rich umami notes blend seamlessly with crisp broccoli, creating a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (85% lean or higher)
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for a sweeter taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey (optional, for balance)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger)
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch (to slightly thicken the sauce)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Serving Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Ignite a spacious skillet or wok over robust heat, introducing ground beef and fragmenting it meticulously until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Eliminate any accumulated grease, creating a pristine cooking surface for subsequent ingredients.
- Strategically relocate the seared beef to one side of the culinary vessel, creating an open workspace.
- Cascade olive oil into the vacant pan region, immediately introducing vibrant broccoli florets alongside aromatic garlic, zesty ginger, and fiery red pepper flakes.
- Maneuver ingredients swiftly, ensuring broccoli maintains its emerald brilliance and crisp texture through 2-3 minutes of dynamic sautéing.
- Craft a sophisticated sauce by whisking soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a compact mixing bowl until seamlessly integrated.
- Cascade the meticulously prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli ensemble, thoroughly coating each ingredient with deliberate, circular stirring motions.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and develop, permitting the sauce to gradually thicken and embrace the protein and vegetables in a glossy, flavor-intense glaze for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes, perfect for spice lovers or those preferring milder flavors.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and create a healthier stir-fry option.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or Beyond Meat for vegetarian and vegan diet preferences.
- Pre-chop all ingredients before cooking to ensure smooth, quick stir-frying process and prevent overcooking broccoli.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg