Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Steamed Rice

A classic Chinese-inspired stir-fry featuring savory ground beef and tender broccoli florets in a simple, umami-rich sauce, served over steamed white rice.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.60/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• healthy
• savory
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 6 ounce ground beef (lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 cup white rice
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice: Combine 1/2 cup uncooked white rice and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. While the rice cooks, prepare the rest of the meal.
2. In a large skillet or wok, cook 6 ounces lean ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart, until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add 1 cup fresh broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. Add 1 clove minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon honey. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli, stirring to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Serve the beef and broccoli stir-fry immediately over the cooked white rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 427
• Protein: 23.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 49 g
• Fat: 15.4 g
• Fiber: 3.1 g
• Sodium: 1030 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
• Sugar: 8.7 g
• Cholesterol: 55 mg