Easy Beef and Broccoli with Ground Beef
Easy Beef and Broccoli with Ground Beef is your go-to weeknight dinner for a meal that is fast, flavorful, and satisfying. With tender broccoli, rich umami sauce, and savory ground beef, it is a simple recipe that delivers restaurant-style flavor at home.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated or minced ginger
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- Sliced scallions and sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.1 pound of ground beef
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha.1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sriracha
- Add aromatics: Add in the onion and cook 5-6 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon grated or minced ginger
- Add broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and pour the sauce over the beef. Mix everything well.2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- Simmer: Cover the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still crisp and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds before serving.Sliced scallions and sesame seeds for serving
Notes
✔️ Use fresh or frozen broccoli: Both work perfectly. If using frozen, no need to thaw first and cook for a few extra minutes.
✔️ Adjust spice level: Add more or less sriracha depending on your heat preference.
✔️ Don’t overcook the broccoli: You want it to stay bright green and crisp-tender for the best texture.
✔️ Double the sauce: If you love extra saucy rice bowls, make a little more sauce to drizzle over the top.
✔️ Adjust spice level: Add more or less sriracha depending on your heat preference.
✔️ Don’t overcook the broccoli: You want it to stay bright green and crisp-tender for the best texture.
✔️ Double the sauce: If you love extra saucy rice bowls, make a little more sauce to drizzle over the top.
