Ground Beef and Broccoli

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Ground Beef and Broccoli
Ground Beef and Broccoli
Yields:
4
serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Cal/Serv:
987
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This is the kind of dish that wraps around you like a warm hug. It's got that perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet—the soy sauce and brown sugar create this rich, glossy sauce that clings to every bite, while hints of ginger and garlic add just enough complexity to keep things interesting without being intimidating.

You'll get tender broccoli florets that still have a little bite to them, mixed with seasoned ground beef that's cooked until it's golden and flavorful. The bell peppers add a touch of brightness and slight sweetness that plays beautifully against the umami-rich sauce.

And that sauce? It's silky, coating everything in its path with this addictive depth that makes you want to keep going back for more. It's familiar but exciting, simple but genuinely delicious. The kind of dish that reminds you why home cooking matters.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

4
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 3 cup broccoli florets, washed and patted dry
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • salt, to taste

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1-2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

For serving:

  • 3 cup rice, any kind, cooked
Nutrition Facts
Ground Beef and Broccoli
Serving Size
 
350 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
987
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
1129
mg
49
%
Potassium
 
921
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
146
g
49
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Equipments

  • 1 skillet (or large pan)
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 covered container
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Directions

  1. Combine cornstarch + 2 tbsp water in a covered container and shake to combine. Place in a cool location.
  2. Combine the remaining sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. *Start with 1 tbsp of honey and add another at the end if desired.
  3. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
  4. Season the beef with salt/white pepper if desired. Cook and crumble the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain grease. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Let it simmer/reduce for 3 minutes. Shake the cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir it into the sauce. Let it continue to bubble gently until the desired thickness is obtained.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add broccoli back and stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice! *See notes for my process on making perfectly cooked, flavorful rice.
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