Description
Hearty ground beef and broccoli stir fry delivers Chinese-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables. Quick skillet magic combines lean protein with crisp green vegetables, creating a satisfying meal packed with bold flavors and nutritious goodness you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
Serving and Garnish:
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by whisking soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Let the mixture rest while preparing other ingredients.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, continuously breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Incorporate diced onions into the beef, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes to release their aromatic qualities.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the beef mixture, ensuring thorough integration. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients, coating everything evenly. Reduce heat and cover, allowing the dish to simmer for 5-7 minutes until broccoli reaches a tender-crisp texture and the sauce thickens.
- Transfer the stir fry onto a bed of steamed rice or noodles. Enhance the presentation by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions across the top for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive palates.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options.
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli interchangeably, ensuring even chopping for consistent cooking.
- Enhance sauce depth by adding a splash of rice vinegar or sesame oil for complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg