Ground Beef and Broccoli

Ground beef and broccoli on a pan
Ground beef and broccoli on a pan
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This ground beef and broccoli recipe is healthy and flavorful. The beef is cooked with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, and the broccoli is steamed until it's tender. Serve this dish over rice for a complete meal.

Ground beef and broccoli are a classic combination that's loved by many. This dish is easy to make and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Plus, it's a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your family's diet. If you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, look no further than this ground beef and broccoli recipe!

If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful ground beef recipe, you'll love this one! Plus, the leftovers taste great reheated, so it's perfect for meal prep.

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Serving Suggestions

There are many delicious and easy ways to enjoy ground beef and broccoli together. Here are a few serving suggestions to get you started:

  • For a quick and healthy meal, stir-fry ground beef and broccoli together with some garlic and ginger. Serve over rice or noodles.
  • Another simple way to enjoy this classic combination is to top a bed of steamed broccoli with cooked ground beef that has been seasoned with your favorite herbs and spices.
  • For a heartier dish, try making savory ground beef and broccoli casserole. Simply combine cooked ground beef, broccoli, and your favorite sauce or gravy, then bake until hot and bubbly. Serve with mashed potatoes or bread on the side.

Ingredients

 1 tbsp peanut oilcan sub vegetable or olive
 3 cups broccoli florets, washed and patted dry
 1 lb ground beef
 1 yellow onion, diced
 1 red bell pepper, sliced
 salt, to tastewhite pepper, to taste
Sauce
 2 tbsp cornstarch
 2 tbsp cold water
 1 cup beef broth
 ¼ cup soy sauce
 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
 12 tbsp honey
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
For serving:
 3 cups rice, any kind, cooked

Directions

Prep Work
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.

Cook the Broccoli
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.

Cook the Beef
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.

Add the Sauce
5

Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Let it simmer/reduce for 2-3 minutes. Shake the cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir it into the sauce. Let it continue to bubble gently until the desired thickness is obtained.

Add the Broccoli Back
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.

Notes

Ground Beef and Broccoli

Recipe Information

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients

 1 tbsp peanut oilcan sub vegetable or olive
 3 cups broccoli florets, washed and patted dry
 1 lb ground beef
 1 yellow onion, diced
 1 red bell pepper, sliced
 salt, to tastewhite pepper, to taste
Sauce
 2 tbsp cornstarch
 2 tbsp cold water
 1 cup beef broth
 ¼ cup soy sauce
 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
 12 tbsp honey
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
For serving:
 3 cups rice, any kind, cooked

Directions

Prep Work
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.

Cook the Broccoli
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.

Cook the Beef
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.

Add the Sauce
5

Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Let it simmer/reduce for 2-3 minutes. Shake the cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir it into the sauce. Let it continue to bubble gently until the desired thickness is obtained.

Add the Broccoli Back
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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