Description
A quick and flavorful 15-minute ground beef and broccoli stir-fry made with a savory sauce of oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, and garlic, served over rice or noodles for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 12 ounces broccoli florets frozen
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced or grated ginger OR 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Thickening and Flavor Enhancements
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cool water
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Set a large skillet, sauté pan, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks.
- Prepare the sauce: While the beef is cooking, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl or large measuring cup; set aside.
- Add aromatics: After the beef is cooked, push it to the edges of the pan, add the minced garlic and ginger in the center, and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Drain the grease from the pan.
- Cook broccoli and combine: Add the sauce and the broccoli florets to the pan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cool water until dissolved. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan while stirring. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Add finishing touches and serve: Stir in toasted sesame oil if using, then serve the ground beef and broccoli hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- You may use fresh broccoli instead of frozen; just cut florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Other vegetables such as snow peas, shredded carrots, baby corn, or bell peppers can replace some or all of the broccoli; firmer vegetables may need extra simmering time.
- If fresh ginger is unavailable, jarred or frozen minced ginger works well; ground ginger can be used but will yield a milder flavor.
- Using low-sodium beef broth and soy sauce helps prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- Natural oyster sauce without added MSG is preferred and commonly found in many grocery stores.
- Oyster sauce can be omitted, but the flavor will be less rich. Possible substitutes: increase soy sauce to 3 ½ tablespoons and honey to 1 ½ tablespoons plus a splash of Worcestershire sauce, or increase soy sauce to 3 ½ tablespoons and add 1 ½ tablespoons hoisin sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
