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One of my top requests from readers is quick recipes and I’m always happy to oblige. This Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is an even faster twist on my popular healthy beef and broccoli dish. With all the savory flavors you know and love, it comes together and in one skillet and takes less than 20 minutes to make. It’s the perfect quick and easy meal to make on busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup green onion
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season one side of the ground beef liberally with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beef: Once the skillet is hot, add the oil and then flip the seasoned side of the ground beef into the skillet. Sear the beef for 5-6 minutes on one side and then flip and break the meat up. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to the beef as it continues to cook. Once the ground beef is no longer pink, remove it from the pan.
- While the ground beef is cooking, make the stir fry sauce. Add the coconut aminos, sesame oil, red pepper, and arrowroot starch to a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Once the ground beef has been removed from the pan, add in the broccoli florets and ⅓ cup of water. Cook the broccoli until it is bright green and slightly tender but still has crunch; around 4-5 minutes depending on the size of the broccoli florets.
- Add the ground beef and any juices back to the skillet and then add the stir fry sauce. Give everything a stir to combine the beef, broccoli, and sauce and cook for one more minute. The sauce should thicken a bit as it heats.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds and then serve the stir-fry immediately with steamed rice.
