About This Recipe
If you're anything like me, you've got those "go-to" meals that just work -- no stress, no mess, just good food on the table in under 30 minutes. That's how this Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe became one of my weeknight heroes. It started on a chilly Thursday, when I opened the fridge, looked at one sad pack of ground beef and one half-used bag of broccoli florets and thought, "Well... let's see what I can come up with." And boom -- there's the meal!
Sultan, my husband, gave it that nod of approval we all want after the first bite and I knew I had a winner. Now it is a regular rotation in our house and I promise once you try it, it will be in yours too.
Sultan, my husband, gave it that nod of approval we all want after the first bite and I knew I had a winner. Now it is a regular rotation in our house and I promise once you try it, it will be in yours too.
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Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (preferably lean 90/10)
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp water
Instructions
Step 1
Steam or blanch broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until just tender. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Step 3
Push the beef to one side of the pan. Add garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix into the beef.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and water.
Step 5
Add steamed broccoli to the skillet. Pour the sauce over everything and toss well to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6
Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
370
Saturated Fat
4g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
6g
Protein
30g
Sodium
710mg
Fiber
3g
Secret Tips
Alright, friend — here’s what I’ve learned from making this more times than I can count:
Brown the beef properly Don’t rush it. Let it get a little crispy on the edges for extra flavor.
Steam the broccoli for just a minute or two before adding it to the pan. It stays vibrant green and perfectly tender.
Add the sauce at the end letting it simmer down so it sticks beautifully.
And if you’re low on time, frozen broccoli works just fine too — just thaw and pat dry before tossing it in.
Brown the beef properly Don’t rush it. Let it get a little crispy on the edges for extra flavor.
Steam the broccoli for just a minute or two before adding it to the pan. It stays vibrant green and perfectly tender.
Add the sauce at the end letting it simmer down so it sticks beautifully.
And if you’re low on time, frozen broccoli works just fine too — just thaw and pat dry before tossing it in.
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