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One-Skillet Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed and set the beef aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they start to brighten and soften slightly. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir everything together and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.

Notes

For the best texture, avoid overcooking the broccoli so it keeps a light crunch against the tender beef. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water while it simmers. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to three days and reheat quickly in the same skillet with a little extra water to loosen the sauce.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Equipment: Large Skillet, Mixing Bowl