Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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This ground beef and broccoli stir fry is an ideal weeknight family dinner. Convenient pre-cut broccoli florets save time, and ground beef takes the place of sliced beef for ease. The simple stir-fry sauce brings it all together.

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry garnished with with sesame seeds and green onions over white rice in bowls
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup lower-sodium beef broth

  • 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce

  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages fresh broccoli florets, trimmed

  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or sticky rice, or as needed

  • thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry ingredients on a counter

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  2. Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar in a bowl until combined and sugar and cornstarch are dissolved; set aside.

    Beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar mixture in a bowl with a whisk

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  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli, and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green, tender-crisp, and onion is browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe skillet clean.

    Broccoli and onions cooking in a pan on a burner

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  4. Reduce the heat to medium, and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add ground beef and salt, and cook, stirring often to break meat into even crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

    Ground beef cooking in a pan on a burner

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  5. Whisk broth mixture again, and pour into skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Return broccoli mixture to skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce evenly coats meat and vegetables, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry in a pan on a burner

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  6. Serve over rice, and garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

    Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry garnished with with sesame seeds and green onions over white rice in bowls

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

665 Calories
32g Fat
57g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 665
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1235mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 81mg 90%
Calcium 125mg 10%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 1081mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.