Description
Hearty Ground Beef and Broccoli Skillet delights home cooks with a quick, nutritious meal packed with protein and greens. Savory beef mingles with tender broccoli, creating a satisfying dinner you can prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ground beef
- ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- ¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- rice for serving
- sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Prepping Produce: Steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until crisp and vibrant green, then set aside on a separate plate.
- Searing Protein: In a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with diced onions, breaking meat into crumbly texture and releasing rich flavors until fully cooked.
- Aromatics Enhancement: Reduce skillet temperature to medium-low, introducing minced garlic and allowing its fragrant essence to infuse with the beef mixture.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, silky consistency.
- Culinary Fusion: Fold steamed broccoli into the beef mixture, then pour prepared sauce over ingredients, stirring continuously until sauce thickens and glazes the dish with a glossy, appetizing sheen.
- Plating Finale: Serve the beef and broccoli atop warm rice, garnishing with finely chopped green onions to add a fresh, vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Steam Broccoli Perfectly: Cook florets exactly 4-5 minutes to maintain crisp texture and vibrant green color, preventing mushiness or overcooking.
- Brown Beef Thoroughly: Ensure ground beef develops deep, caramelized flavors by cooking at medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles for even browning.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Whisk cornstarch carefully to prevent lumps, allowing sauce to thicken smoothly and coat ingredients with glossy, rich texture.
- Timing Is Critical: Add garlic and sauce at precise moments to prevent burning and maximize flavor intensity, creating a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg