Ground Beef and Broccoli
This ground beef and broccoli is a quick, one-pan dinner made with simple ingredients and a lightly sweetened soy-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup onion, diced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and pepper. Set aside.
- Add the onion and ground beef to a large skillet sauté until the beef is browned. 5-10 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and sauce and cook until the broccoli reached your desired level of tenderness. 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes and more sesame seeds. Serve with cauliflower, white or brown rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Brown the beef fully: Let the ground beef cook until no pink remains and it starts to brown slightly, this builds flavor and prevents a greasy sauce. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Cut broccoli evenly: Chopping the broccoli into similar-sized pieces helps it cook evenly and prevents some florets from becoming mushy while others stay too firm.
- Don’t overcook the broccoli: Add the broccoli before the sauce simmers too long so it stays tender with a bit of bite rather than soft and watery.
- Let the sauce reduce: Simmering the sauce for a few minutes helps it thicken naturally and coat the beef and broccoli evenly.
- Taste before serving: Soy sauce brands vary in saltiness, so taste at the end and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serving Suggestions: We love serving this dish with Veggie Spring Rolls and Japanese Clear Onion Soup for a full meal.
