Beef and Broccoli Delight Recipe for Quick Weeknight Meals
This dish features savory ground beef stir-fried with vibrant broccoli and aromatic spices, all coated in a delicious sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- cooked rice or noodles
- sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, draining excess fat.
- Move the beef to one side and add the remaining oil, then sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli florets and stir, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, beef broth, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes to taste.