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A fresh and healthy ground beef and broccoli recipe dish with savory sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe

A quick, healthy, and delicious one-pan ground beef and broccoli recipe with bold flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Kitchen Tools
  • Large skillet or wok
  • - Cutting Board
  • - Sharp Knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef lean or regular
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the ingredients:

  • Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar or honey, cornstarch, and water. Set the sauce aside.

Cook the ground beef:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and slightly crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Add the broccoli:

  • To the same pan, add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Add a splash of water if needed to help it steam and soften.

Add aromatics and sauce:

  • Stir in the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce and mix well to coat the beef and broccoli.

Simmer and finish:

  • Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.

Serve:

  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

For a keto-friendly version, skip the sugar and substitute with monk fruit sweetener. Serve over cauliflower rice.
To make it gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Optional add-ins include carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.