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A blue bowl brimming with flavorful Beef and Broccoli, enhanced by vibrant red bell peppers. Garnished with sliced green onions, the dish rests on a white cloth adorned with blue stripes atop a rustic wooden board.
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Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Make delicious Beef and Broccoli at home with this quick and easy recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Cooking Sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Optional for added heat

Thickening

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 2 tablespoons water

Beef and Broccoli

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced

For Serving (Optional)

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 green onions sliced thinly
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Whisk together cooking sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli, toss to coat, and cook until slightlhy softened and bright green. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the ground beef to the same skillet and cook over medium high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through. Remove accumulated grease or fat from the skillet, add the bell pepper, and saute for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch and water in a lidded jar or whisk together. When the sauce is bubbling, slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry. Let it simmer until desired thickness.
  • Stir the broccoli into the skillet and heat through before serving with cooked rice. Garnish with green onions, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  1. Rice: Use your favorite rice and follow the package instructions. For, here is my favorite method to cooking light and fluffy white long grain rice: Rinse 2 cups of rice in cold water to remove added starch. Add to a saucepan, season with salt and pepper. Then add 2 1/2 cups of cold water to the pan and cover. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, not lifting the lid. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  2. Ground Meat: While I'm using the classic ground beef, you can also substitute ground chicken or ground turkey.
  3. Vegetables: It's easy to substitute vegetables for ones you have on hand, like cabbage, Swiss chard, bok choy, carrots, cauliflower, and more.
  4. Frozen Broccoli: This is an easy substitution if you don't have fresh. It's best to thaw the broccoli, and then pat dry before proceeding with the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg