Having a simple yet crowd-pleasing meal in your back pocket to whip up in a hurry can be such a lifesaver. Some other favorite family recipes you’ll want to keep handy are this amazing taco spaghetti, my kids’ highly requested air-fried chicken tenders, and this quick beef fried rice.
Ingredients in Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
I love how simple the ingredients are in this ground beef and broccoli recipe! You could even switch up the meat, you don’t have to stick with just beef! Try ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork. This dish is my go-to weeknight meal when I don’t know what to cook because it’s so easy and all you need is 30 minutes! You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.
Broccoli Florets: You can use fresh or frozen bite-sized broccoli florets in this recipe. Lean Ground Beef: I prefer to use lean ground beef, but other varieties of ground meat will work. Yellow Onion: Diced onion adds great savory flavor and texture. Salt & Pepper: To taste! Garlic: Cooked with the onion and ground beef to add savory flavor.
Beef & Broccoli Sauce
Beef Broth: The flavorful base of the sauce. Soy Sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the added salt. However, regular soy sauce or tamari, which is gluten-free, will also work. Packed Brown Sugar: Perfectly sweetens the sauce. Sesame Oil: Provides a nutty, earthy taste. If you have toasted sesame oil, that’s really delicious for a toasty flavor. Garlic: Minced garlic will add a sharp spice flavor. Ground Ginger: Brings a warm and slightly spicy kick to the sauce. Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce.
How to Make Ground Beef and Broccoli
This easy ground beef and broccoli is so quick and easy to make! 30-minute meals that the whole family loves are the best. Here is my full list of 30-minute meals for more dinner inspiration!
Make it Spicy: To add heat, add 2 tablespoons of sriracha sauce to the sauce mixture. Serving Suggestions: I like to serve this dish with rice, but you can also serve it with quinoa or cauliflower rice or just on its own! How to Cook the Rice: If you ask me, the easiest way to cook rice is in your Instant Pot! I love Instant Pot rice because you just set it and forget it. You can also cook the rice over the stove in a pot or in a rice cooker. Add More Veggies: Broccoli is the star of this dish, but you can add other vegetables. Bell pepper, snap peas, or carrots make great additions!
In the Refrigerator: Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute or until warm.
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