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Savory Ground Beef and Broccoli

Savory Ground Beef and Broccoli for Busy Weeknight Comfort

A quick and delectable recipe bringing together savory ground beef and crunchy broccoli, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Broccoli
  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean options preferred
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Ginger fresh, grated
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil add at the end
  • 4 cups Rice or Noodles for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 7 minutes, breaking it apart until completely browned.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger into the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli florets and about 1/4 cup of water. Cover the skillet and steam for 3-5 minutes until vibrant and tender.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce and drizzle the sesame oil. Stir and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Ladle the mixture over rice or noodles and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ideal for quick meals and can be customized with additional vegetables or spices.

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