Ground Beef and Broccoli – Closet Cooking

Ground Beef and Broccoli

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

A quick and easy beef and broccoli using ground beef.

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ingredients

For the sauce:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey, or maple syrup)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water (or chicken broth (link))

For the beef and broccoli:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

directions

For the sauce:

1. Mix everything well.

For the beef and broccoli:

2. Cook the beef in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, draining off any excess grease.
3. Add the sauce, mix, and simmer until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli and cook, mixing, until the broccoli is just tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Mix in the green onions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Option: Add 1 teaspoon chili sauce (such as sambal oelek or sriracha).
Option: Add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Option: Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 389, Fat 24g (Saturated 9g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 904mg, Carbs 17g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g), Protein 24g

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