Ground Beef and Broccoli

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Ground beef and broccoli on a pan
Ground beef and broccoli on a pan
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

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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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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