Quick Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry (Print version)
A 25-minute ground beef and broccoli stir fry with a glossy garlic ginger sauce and tender-crisp broccoli.
# Ingredients:
For the sauce
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1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium beef broth
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1/4 cup (60 ml) reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
For the stir fry
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1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as avocado or canola oil
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4 cups (300 g) fresh broccoli florets
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1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 lb (450 g) 90 percent lean ground beef
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
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Cooked rice or cauliflower rice, for serving, optional
# Instructions:
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Whisk the broth, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl until smooth. Set it near the stove.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer to a plate.
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Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper to the same skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through.
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Whisk the sauce again, then pour it over the beef. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy coating.
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Return the broccoli and onion to the skillet. Toss for 1-2 minutes until coated and hot. Top with scallions and sesame seeds, then serve with rice if desired.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot, while the broccoli is still crisp.
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Nutrition estimate does not include optional rice.
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Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.