Ground Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner, this ground beef and broccoli stir fry is fast, full of flavor, and perfect for when you just can’t deal with a sink full of dishes. Think juicy ground beef, tender-crisp broccoli, and crunchy red peppers all tossed in a sticky, savory-sweet stir-fry sauce that tastes like it came straight from your favorite takeout spot, but better (and healthier!).
Servings 4 servings
Calories 409kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets washed and patted dry
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
For the Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
For Serving
- Cooked Rice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water, stirring until smooth. Set it aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the diced onion, then add the beef broth, soy sauce, honey, and ground ginger.
- Stir until well combined and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens for about 3-5 minutes.
- Toss in sliced red bell pepper and broccoli, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and well-coated with the sauce, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the beef and broccoli stir fry over a bed of cooked rice. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1405mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1357IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg