Ground Beef and Broccoli

Ground Beef and Broccoli

from thecozycook.com
30 min
4 servings

This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is an easy 30 minute meal with a simple, flavorful sauce that your family will love eating with vegetables!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon peanut oil (can sub vegetable or olive)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (washed and patted dry)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • Salt/White Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (+ 2 tablespoons cold water)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cups cooked rice (any kind)

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water in a covered container and shake to combine. Place in a cool location.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Season the beef with salt/white pepper if desired. Cook and crumble the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain grease. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Let it simmer/reduce for 2-3 minutes. Shake the cornstarch mixture, then slowly stir it into the sauce. Let it continue to bubble gently until desired thickness is obtained.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low. Add broccoli back and stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice! *See notes for my process on making perfectly cooked, flavorful rice.