Description

This Homemade Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that combines tender ground beef with crisp broccoli florets in a savory, slightly sweet soy-based sauce. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish is served hot over steamed rice and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for added texture and flavor.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

2/3 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 inches ginger, grated
1.5 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Main Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1 head broccoli, cut into florets

For Serving and Garnish

Cooked rice, as needed
1 tbsp sesame seeds
3 scallions, sliced

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
Cook the ground beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking the beef apart with a spatula. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Cook the broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet with the beef and stir-fry together for about 3 minutes until the broccoli starts to become tender but still crisp.
Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli in the skillet. Stir continuously to coat the beef and broccoli evenly. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Toast sesame seeds: In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Serve: Serve the ground beef and broccoli stir fry hot over cooked rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions for a fresh, crunchy finish.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
Be careful not to overcook the broccoli to maintain some crunch and vibrant color.
Toast sesame seeds just before serving to maximize their nutty flavor.