Ground Beef and Broccoli
This delicious Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry combines tender ground beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce for a quick, nutritious meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 wooden spatula or spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and ginger, and chopping the broccoli into small florets if not already done.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until well combined. Pour this sauce over the meat and broccoli mixture in the skillet.
- Stir well to coat everything in the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
For added spice, feel free to include red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha in the sauce. This dish can be made with other vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or skillet. Enjoy!