Description
This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that combines tender steamed broccoli with savory ground beef cooked in a rich soy-ginger sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect served over steamed rice and garnished with fresh green onions for added crunch and color.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Protein
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for sauce)
- ½ cup beef broth
- â…“ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Serving
- Rice, for serving
Instructions
- Steam Broccoli: In a pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring a few inches of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and steam for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still firm. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion, cooking together until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Lower Heat: Reduce the heat to medium-low to prepare for combining the sauce with the beef and broccoli.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic (from the sauce ingredients), ground ginger, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Thicken Sauce: Add the steamed broccoli florets to the skillet with the ground beef. Pour the prepared sauce over the top and stir well to combine. Continue cooking on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the ground beef and broccoli mixture hot over steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh and vibrant finish.
Notes
- Be careful not to oversteam the broccoli; it should remain slightly crisp to retain texture.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add an extra ½ tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner alternative to beef.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
