Skillet Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

This Skillet Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe is about as easy as it gets.

Made with ground beef and fresh broccoli, this under 30 minute meal is savory and delicious.

What is Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry?

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a simple stove top recipe cooked in one skillet.

I like how simple this filling meal is.

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Why we love ground beef and broccoli.

This Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and easy meal that packs a punch of flavor. The savory sauce, combined with tender broccoli and hearty ground beef, makes for a satisfying and nutritious dinner.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Ground beef and broccoli stir fry is a simple recipe made in a skillet.
• The ingredients used in this recipe are easy to find and are relatively inexpensive.
• You can make an entire meal in just one skillet with this recipe.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding peppers or using an alternative ground meat or poultry.
• About everyone will agree with this recipe.
• Ground beef and broccoli tastes great alone or top of cooked rice or cooked noodles.

Ingredients needed to make easy ground beef and broccoli stir fry.

• Broccoli. Broken or cut into florets and blanched.
• Soy Sauce. Low sodium soy sauce can be used.
• Brown Sugar. For a sweet balance.
• Spices Garlic Powder and Ground Ginger.
• Sesame Oil. Adds a nice authentic flavor to this dish.
• Ground Beef. I like ground beef that is around 90% lean for this recipe.
• Onion. Diced or chopped small.
• For serving: sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Tips for making the best skillet beef and broccoli.

Use fresh broccoli that has been blanched. This will ensure that it can hold on to its structure so that it is mostly crisp and adds a vibrant color. .

More helpful tips for you.

1. To blanch the broccoli, simply boil it for two and and half to three minutes and then quickly transfer it to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking.
2. Fresh broccoli is preferred in this recipe however, you can get away with frozen broccoli if needed. The frozen broccoli should first be thawed and patted dry to remove the excess liquid.
3. Brown sugar is used in this recipe for a sweet balance. You can alternatively use honey (one to two tablespoons).
4. When cooking your beef, make sure that you cook it thoroughly (no longer red and internal temperature of 160°F). You can drain the beef to remove any fat that you do not want in your meal.
5. Take this dish up a notch by adding sliced peppers, red pepper flakes, chili paste, or chopped nuts.
6. This recipe can also be made with sliced beef, ground turkey or chicken, shrimp, or even tofu with modifications.

How to make Beef With Broccoli Stir Fry

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Cook Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 4 .

1. Prepare. Start by preparing your ingredients as indicated. This includes blanching your broccoli. Also, make your sauce by using a whisk to combine together the soy sauce, brown sugar, spices, and sesame oil.
2. Beef. Cook your ground beef in your skillet over medium high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Then drain any excess liquid (fat) from the skillet.
3. Sauce. Add your sauce to the skillet along with the onion. Cook the ingredients, stirring as needed, until the onion is soft (about two to three minutes).
4. Broccoli. Turn your heat down to medium and then add the broccoli. Saute the ingredients until the broccoli is heated through (about three minutes).
5. Serve. Serve your beef and broccoli with optional sesame seeds and green onions.

Expert Tip 👉 To thicken your sauce simply combine together a half cup of water with a tablespoon of cornstarch to make a slurry.You can then gradually whisk this into your sauce while to prevent lumps.

How to store ground beef and broccoli.

Once your stir fry has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, beef and broccoli should keep for up to three days when refrigerated or up to a couple of months when frozen.

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Skillet Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, a quick and easy savory dinner recipe made with ground beef in about 20 minutes.

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