Ground Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
Prep Ingredients:
- Start by preparing all your ingredients: mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. If using frozen broccoli, ensure it's thawed.
Brown the Ground Beef:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with a little salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is thoroughly browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess grease if necessary.
Sauté Garlic and Ginger:
- Push the beef to one side of the skillet. In the cleared space, add the garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix together with the beef.
Add Broccoli and Sauces:
- Add the broccoli to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. If using, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes. Combine well and cover the skillet. Let the broccoli cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Thicken the Sauce:
- Stir the cornstarch and water mixture again and then pour into the skillet. Stir well to mix and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Finish with Sesame Oil:
- Once the sauce is thickened and the broccoli is cooked to your liking, drizzle over the sesame oil and give everything a final stir to combine.
Notes
- Sautéing garlic and ginger: Don't burn them; they should be just fragrant to infuse their flavor into the oil.
- Thickening the sauce: Adjust cornstarch based on how thick you prefer your sauce. More cornstarch equals a thicker sauce.