20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This beef and broccoli stir-fry uses ground beef instead of steak, which makes it faster and more budget-friendly. The savory sauce comes together while the beef cooks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 450 g
- 4 cups broccoli florets 300 g
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 60 ml
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, water, honey, vinegar and sesame oil.
- Heat a large skillet or wok and cook ground beef, breaking it apart.
- Cook beef until browned and it reaches 160°F / 71°C.
- Transfer excess fat if needed and add broccoli.
- Add a splash of water, cover briefly and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and ginger, then sauce.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy and thickened.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.