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Ground Beef And Broccoli Recipe

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Ground Beef and Broccoli is a flavorful stir fry dish made with tender beef, fresh broccoli, and a savory sauce of soy, hoisin, and sesame oil. Easy to prepare and full of nutritious ingredients like garlic, ginger, and optional veggies such as mushrooms and bell peppers. Serve this dish over rice for a satisfying, quick weeknight meal. Keywords: ground beef broccoli stir fry, easy beef dinner, weeknight meal, healthy stir fry recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil (divided)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional)
  • 1/4 cup broth (beef or chicken)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, chili paste, fish sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large pan. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in broccoli florets and cook until they start to soften.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, broth, and brown sugar.
  5. Pour the sauce into the pan, stirring to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  6. If using cornstarch, mix it with 2 tbsp water and add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
  7. For added spice, stir in red pepper flakes or sriracha.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • You can swap out the hoisin sauce for oyster sauce for a different flavor profile.
  • Feel free to add extra veggies like mushrooms, carrots, or bell peppers for more texture and nutrition.
  • Adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes, sriracha, or chili paste to taste.

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