Description
Hearty ground beef and broccoli delivers a quick weeknight dinner packed with protein and green goodness. Savory meat mingles with tender broccoli florets, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that brings comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Salt and white pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small container until smooth, creating a thickening slurry for the sauce.
- Craft the flavor foundation by blending beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium heat, adding cooking oil to prepare for vegetable preparation.
- Sauté broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until they become vibrant and slightly tender, then transfer to a side plate.
- Season ground beef with salt and white pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasoning.
- Increase skillet temperature to medium-high and brown the beef with diced onions, breaking meat into small crumbles and eliminating excess fat.
- Incorporate sliced bell peppers, cooking briefly to maintain their crisp texture.
- Stream prepared sauce into the skillet, allowing it to reach a rolling boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes to develop deep flavors.
- Reincorporate cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring continuously until the consistency transforms into a glossy, thick coating.
- Reduce heat, reunite broccoli with the beef mixture, gently folding to ensure complete integration.
- Plate over steamed rice and optionally garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chopped peanuts for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Adjust honey sweetness to balance the savory sauce, ensuring a perfect blend of flavors without overpowering the dish.
- Drain excess beef grease completely to prevent a greasy texture and maintain a clean, appetizing appearance.
- For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and use gluten-free cornstarch.
- Prep vegetables in advance to streamline cooking and achieve consistent, crisp-tender broccoli and bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 511 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg