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Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

A quick, delicious, and budget-friendly stir fry made with ground beef, broccoli, and a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • Optional: sliced green onions sesame seeds, red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
  6. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute ground beef with chicken, pork, or turkey for variation.
  • Other veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas can be added.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.