Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick and delicious stir fry featuring ground beef and fresh broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving optional
- to taste Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
- to taste Green onions, chopped for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, cooking for about 5-7 minutes or until browned completely. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Toss in the broccoli florets, mixing well and cooking for an additional 5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until cornstarch dissolves.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli. Add beef broth and stir to coat.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
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Notes
For a variation, consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. This dish is also great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.