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A skillet filled with the savory ground beef and broccoli stir fry, showing the glossy sauce coating every piece. A healthy ground beef recipe.

Ground Beef and Broccoli: A 20-Minute Weeknight Wonder

This Ground Beef and Broccoli is a one-pan wonder, ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring lean ground beef and crisp broccoli in a savory garlic ginger sauce, it's the perfect quick, healthy, and budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 or 93/7 recommended
  • 4 cups broccoli florets about 1 large head
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water for steaming broccoli
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water for cornstarch slurry

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Small Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add the broccoli florets and 1/4 cup of water to the skillet. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Toss to coat the beef and broccoli. Serve immediately.

Notes

Prep Ahead Tip: Chop your broccoli and mix the sauce ingredients ahead of time to make this meal even faster.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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