Ground Beef and Broccoli
Quick and flavorful ground beef and broccoli stir fry made in one skillet. Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a sweet savory sauce come together in just 25 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef either 85/15 or 93/7
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or 1 teaspoon ground garlic
- 6 cups small broccoli florets or one 12 oz bag
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey or coconut sugar
- ½ Tablespoon arrowroot powder
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds green onions, Sriracha
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. This should take about 6-7 minutes.
- While beef is cooking, make sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sweetener of choice, arrowroot powder, and water. Set aside.
- Once the ground beef is cooked through, add in garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli to the skillet. Cover and let steam for 3–4 minutes, or until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir well and cook, uncovered for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens. I like my meat to get a little brown and for the sauce to reduce quite a bit so I bump the heat up a bit at the end.
- Top with sesame seeds, green onions, or a drizzle of sriracha if you like it spicy. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or just eat it as-is!
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Make ahead: You can cook the beef and whisk the sauce ahead of time. Add fresh broccoli right before serving so it stays bright and tender.
- Variations: Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even pork. You can also toss in extra veggies like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots.
- Gluten-free option: Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos to keep this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g