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Easy ground beef and broccoli recipe served over white rice with tender broccoli, savory garlic soy sauce, and seasoned ground beef for a quick healthy weeknight dinner.

Ground Beef and Broccoli

5 from 1 vote
This Ground Beef and Broccoli is an easy weeknight dinner packed with flavor. Tender broccoli, savory ground beef, garlic, ginger, and a sweet soy sauce come together in one pan for a quick meal that tastes better than takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 small yellow onion diced
  • Green onion for garnish
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced or grated
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the beef is fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Return the broccoli to the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  5. Garnish with green onion and serve warm over rice if desired.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef if preferred.
  • Add extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
  • Best served over white rice or jasmine rice.