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Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup water
6 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from 1-inch piece)
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola), divided
12 ounces (about 5 1/4 cups) fresh broccoli florets
1 pound 90/10 lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
Steamed white rice, for serving


Instructions

Make the sauce:
Whisk together the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until combined and the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Cook the broccoli:
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and blackened in spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl; set aside.

Brown the beef and add the sauce:
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally to break the meat into crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld, about 3 minutes.

Assemble and serve:
Return the broccoli to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and evenly coats meat and vegetables, about 3 minutes. Top with sesame seeds and green onions (if using). Serve over steamed white rice.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400 kcal