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Ground Beef And Broccoli

A savory stir-fry dish featuring tender ground beef and vibrant broccoli, tossed in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound ground beef preferably lean
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Method
 

Cooking the Beef and Broccoli
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and rice vinegar together to create the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture, stirring well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for additional color and nutrition. Adjust the soy sauce based on your taste preference.

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