Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Quick-cooking ground beef and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory ginger-garlic sauce, served over instant white rice for a speedy and wholesome meal.

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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. In another small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  3. While the beef cooks, prepare the instant white rice according to package directions. Typically, this involves combining 2 cups instant white rice with 2 1/2 cups water in a saucepan, bringing it to a boil, then removing from heat, covering, and letting it stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the frozen broccoli florets to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry immediately over the hot instant white rice.

Notes

For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. This dish also works well with other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers.

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