Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup water

6 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from 1-inch piece)

2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar

3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola), divided

12 ounces (about 5 1/4 cups) fresh broccoli florets

1 pound 90/10 lean ground beef

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Steamed white rice, for serving

Directions

Make the sauce: Whisk together the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until combined and the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Cook the broccoli: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and blackened in spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl; set aside.

Brown the beef and add the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally to break the meat into crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld, about 3 minutes.

Assemble and serve: Return the broccoli to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and evenly coats meat and vegetables, about 3 minutes. Top with sesame seeds and green onions (if using). Serve over steamed white rice. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!

Nutrition

• Calories: 544 kcal
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 76 mg
• Sodium: 1198 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
• Dietary Fiber: 16 g
• Total Sugars: 15 g
• Protein: 36 g