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, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger paste. Set aside.
- Add the ground beef and diced onion to a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until browned and the onion is softened.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the beef and onions. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the broccoli florets, stir to combine, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and steamed to your liking.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.
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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.
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