Ground Beef and Broccoli
This irresistible Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is the kind of weeknight dinner I make on repeat. It’s fast, flavorful, and super family-friendly!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 1-2 lbs ground beef
- 4-6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- Salt and pepper
Sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cloves
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
Garnish
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1-2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together stir fry sauce ingredients: ¼ cup coconut aminos, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sriracha, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons minced garlic and 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger. Set aside for now.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain beef in strainer and keep aside for now.
- Add ⅓ cup water and broccoli florets to skillet, cover, and steam until bright green and fork tender(about 3 minutes).
- Add the beef back to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir to coat completely and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or cauliflower rice and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
- You can use frozen broccoli, but be sure to thaw it and pat it dry to avoid adding extra moisture to the pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
