Ground Beef and Broccoli

This Ground Beef and Broccoli stir fry is a quick, flavorful dinner perfect for busy nights! Juicy ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a savory garlic sauce come together in less than 30 minutes. Serve it over rice for an easy, budget-friendly meal that’s better than takeout!

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We love a good stir fry around here, and this one is so quick and easy and has so much flavor! This beef and broccoli recipe is a great option when you need something hearty and are short on time. Using ground beef means you don’t need to slice beef, cutting down on prep time. The rice cooks at the same time so it all comes together with perfect timing.

why you’ll love this recipe

• This meal is ready in only 20 minutes! Perfect for a busy weeknight.
• The broccoli is perfectly fork tender, not mushy, so it is much more enjoyable to eat.
• You can most likely already find all of the ingredients you need for this meal in your pantry. Making one less trip to the grocery store is a big win in my books!

ingredients for beef and broccoli

• Ground beef – An 80/20 ground beef is perfect for this meal.
• Olive oil – Feel free to use any other oil for frying.
• Broccoli – Fresh, crisp broccoli is the best, but if you use frozen that will work and you don’t have to thaw it before adding it to this beef stir fry.
• Sesame seeds – The perfect garnish to make this look like a restaurant quality meal.
• White rice – We love to serve beef and broccoli over basmati rice but use your favorite type!

Stir Fry Sauce

• Ground ginger – You can also use 4 Tablespoons of fresh grated ginger.
• Garlic – Fresh, minced garlic really adds depth of flavor.
• Hot water – Using hot water helps everything mix and dissolve quickly in the sauce.
• Soy sauce – I prefer to use low sodium. Whichever brand you already have at home will be perfect.
• Light brown sugar – Adds sweetness to this garlicky, gingery sauce.
• Corn starch – The perfect thickening agent.
• Black pepper – Balances the flavors.
• Sesame oil – Adds a hint of the sesame flavor you love in a stir fry.

can i use a different ground meat?

Yes, if you prefer, you can use another type of ground meat such as chicken, ground turkey or even ground pork.

can i use frozen broccoli?

Yes, you can use frozen broccoli if that’s what you have on hand! Fresh broccoli will stay more crisp, but you can totally toss some frozen broccoli into the pan instead.

There is no need to thaw frozen broccoli if that’s what you will be using for this dish. Add it to the skillet and cook until it is hot.

how to make ground beef and broccoli

1. If you are having rice with this meal, prepare it according to the package instructions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk all the stir fry sauce ingredients until sugar is dissolved, set aside.
3. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and sautée for 5-6 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Brown ground beef and drain any excess grease out of the skillet.
5. Add the sauce to the beef, reduce heat to low and simmer 3-4 minutes or until thickened.
6. Add reserved broccoli and toss to combine.
7. Serve over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Storage and Reheating

Store leftover beef and broccoli in an airtight container, separate from the cooked rice, for up to 4 days.

Reheat leftover ground beef and broccoli on the stovetop with a lid or in the microwave. You can reheat the rice at the same time.

This family friendly meal is ready so quickly and the kids can even help prepare it. Cheaper and quicker than takeout, ground beef and broccoli is perfect for a busy weeknight.

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Ground Beef and Broccoli

This easy Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is a quick, flavorful dinner ready in just 20 minutes! A savory garlic sauce, tender beef, and crisp broccoli make it a family favorite. Perfect for busy nights!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:15 minutes mins

Total:25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound ground beef
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 6 cups broccoli florets about 1 pound
• ▢ 2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional for garnish
• ▢ prepared white rice for serving

Stir Fry Sauce

• ▢ 1 teaspoon ginger
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• ▢ ½ cup hot water
• ▢ 6 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar packed
• ▢ 1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions

• Prepare the rice according to instructions on the package.
• In a small bowl combine all the stir fry ingredients, whisk until sugar is dissolved, set aside.
• Add the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and saute for 5-6 minutes, stirring or tossing several times until the broccoli is bright green and crisp tender. Remove broccoli from the pan and set aside.
• Increase the heat to medium-high. Add ground beef to the skillet and chop it up and brown the hamburger. Cook until there is no more pink in the hamburger and drain any excess grease out of the skillet.
• Add the sauce to the skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Then add reserved broccoli and toss to combine.
• Serve over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Tips

Store leftover beef and broccoli in an airtight container, separate from the cooked rice, for up to 4 days.

Reheat leftover ground beef and broccoli on the stovetop with a lid or in the microwave. You can reheat the rice at the same time.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 514kcal (26%), Carbohydrates: 23g (8%), Protein: 27g (54%), Fat: 36g (55%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 77mg (26%), Sodium: 989mg (43%), Potassium: 881mg (25%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 11g (12%), Vitamin A: 852IU (17%), Vitamin C: 122mg (148%), Calcium: 111mg (11%), Iron: 4mg (22%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

how to serve beef and broccoli

Beef and broccoli is really a meal on its own when accompanied by a nice fluffy rice, cauliflower rice or stir fry noodle but it’s always great to have an extra veggie or two on the side. Maybe even add some extra veggies to this stir fry like asparagus, carrots or onions.

I’ve got a great round up of Kid Friendly Veggies all set for you to check out and to help make supper time run a little smoother.

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