Savory Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This quick ground beef and broccoli stir fry features ground beef, crunchy vegetables, and a savory soy-garlic sauce—on the table in 25 minutes! Serve over rice for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry, then set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and diced red bell pepper, stirring for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour the soy sauce slurry over the mixture, stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then serve hot over rice or on its own.
