Easy Beef and Broccoli
Easy Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Beef and Broccoli
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 93% lean, 7% fat
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or grated
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
- toasted sesame oil, for finishing, as needed
- sesame seeds, for garnish, as needed
- cooked rice, for serving, as needed
For the Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or coco aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- 1
Place the lean ground beef into a cast-iron pan or wok set over medium-high heat. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon and brown it thoroughly, about 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 2
While the beef is browning, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce (or coco aminos), honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined, then set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Once the beef is browned, add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
If there is any excess grease from the beef, carefully drain it. (With lean beef, this step may not be necessary).
- 5
Add the frozen broccoli florets to the pan with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce directly over the beef and broccoli mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Give everything a quick stir and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
While the broccoli simmers, prepare the cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Once the broccoli is tender, pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan. Stir it in thoroughly and bring the mixture back to a boil. Allow it to boil briefly for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Stir in a little bit of toasted sesame oil for added flavor.
- 10
Serve the beef and broccoli hot over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
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Easy Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Beef and Broccoli
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 93% lean, 7% fat
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or grated
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
- toasted sesame oil, for finishing, as needed
- sesame seeds, for garnish, as needed
- cooked rice, for serving, as needed
For the Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or coco aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- 1
Place the lean ground beef into a cast-iron pan or wok set over medium-high heat. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon and brown it thoroughly, about 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 2
While the beef is browning, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce (or coco aminos), honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a measuring cup. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined, then set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Once the beef is browned, add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
If there is any excess grease from the beef, carefully drain it. (With lean beef, this step may not be necessary).
- 5
Add the frozen broccoli florets to the pan with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce directly over the beef and broccoli mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Give everything a quick stir and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
While the broccoli simmers, prepare the cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Once the broccoli is tender, pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan. Stir it in thoroughly and bring the mixture back to a boil. Allow it to boil briefly for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Stir in a little bit of toasted sesame oil for added flavor.
- 10
Serve the beef and broccoli hot over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.