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Ground Beef and Broccoli

Savory Ground Beef and Broccoli in Just 20 Minutes

This quick and nutritious Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry brings savory flavors and essential nutrients to your family dinner in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cups Broccoli fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced; fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil or regular sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger freshly grated or ground
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
  • optional tablespoons Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • wok
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp.
  3. Cook the ground beef with minced garlic for 5-6 minutes until mostly browned.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  5. Pour sauce over cooked ground beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return sautéed broccoli to skillet and toss gently to combine and heat through.
  7. Serve over rice or noodles, garnishing with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking the broccoli for a vibrant color and crunchy texture. Customize the sauce according to your taste preferences.

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