Ground Beef and Broccoli
A quick, savory skillet meal that features hearty ground beef paired with crisp-tender broccoli in a glossy, umami-rich sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the oil.
- Brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, about 5–7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if there’s a lot, leaving the browned bits for flavor.
- Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in broccoli, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, and beef broth.
- If you want a thicker glaze, whisk cornstarch with cold water, then stir it into the pan.
- Simmer until the broccoli reaches your preferred tenderness and the sauce has thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Finish with sesame oil and grated ginger for aroma.
- Taste and adjust with pepper, extra soy sauce, or more sugar as needed.
- Serve over hot cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can double the broccoli for a veggie-forward meal or replace ground beef with crumbled tofu for a vegetarian version.
Find it online: https://www.pedrorecipes.com/ground-beef-and-broccoli/