Beef, Broccoli, and Carrot Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Beef, Broccoli, and Carrot Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring lean ground beef, crisp broccoli, and tender carrots, all coated in a savory sauce and served over fluffy brown rice.

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Instructions

  1. Cook the 1 1/2 cups brown rice according to package directions while you prepare the stir-fry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  4. Add the 0.5 thinly sliced yellow onion and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and garlic is fragrant.
  5. Stir in the 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets and 2 sliced large carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  7. Serve the stir-fry immediately over the cooked brown rice.

Notes

To speed up brown rice cooking, use instant brown rice or pre-cooked brown rice pouches. You can also prep all vegetables ahead of time.

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