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Ground Beef and Broccoli

Savory Ground Beef and Broccoli in Just 20 Minutes

Quick and satisfying Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is a must-try recipe for any weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 292
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if desired.
  • 3-4 cups Broccoli Florets Use fresh or frozen broccoli; increase cooking time for frozen.
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Opt for ground sirloin for a leaner option.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced; can substitute with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use coconut aminos for gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be used as a natural sweetener.
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil Regular sesame oil can be used if toasted is unavailable.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger Use fresh ginger for a more vibrant flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste or omit for less spice.
  • 8-10 cranks Freshly Ground Black Pepper Pre-ground can be used for convenience.
  • Sesame Seeds Optional garnish, omit if allergies exist.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp, then set aside.
  3. Cook the ground beef with minced garlic in the same skillet, draining excess fat.
  4. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Combine the beef and sauce in the skillet, allowing to simmer.
  6. Return the sautéed broccoli to the skillet and mix well.
  7. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnishing with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, cut broccoli florets evenly and prepare rice or noodles ahead of time to synchronize cooking.

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