Ground Beef & Broccoli (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
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1 pound lean ground beef
→ Sauce
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1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
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3 tablespoons oyster sauce
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon rice vinegar
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cool water
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½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
→ Aromatics
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh minced/grated ginger OR 1 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Vegetables
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12 ounces broccoli florets, frozen
→ For Serving
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Cooked rice or noodles
# How to Make It:
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Set a large skillet, sauté pan, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks.
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While the beef is cooking, combine the beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or large measuring cup.
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After the beef is cooked, push it to the edges of the pan, add the garlic and ginger in the center, and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Drain the grease from the pan.
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Add the sauce and the broccoli to the pan; stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for several minutes until the broccoli is cooked to your desired tenderness, referring to the package cooking time for frozen broccoli.
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In a small bowl, use a fork to whisk the cornstarch into the water until dissolved. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan while stirring the beef and broccoli. Bring to a boil and cook for a minute or two, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened.
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Stir in the sesame oil, if using, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
# Handy Tips:
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Fresh broccoli can be substituted for frozen; ensure florets are cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Other vegetables like snow peas, carrots, baby corn, or bell peppers can replace some or all of the broccoli. Firmer vegetables may require additional cooking time.
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If fresh ginger is unavailable, jarred or frozen minced ginger work well. Ground ginger can be used in a pinch but will provide less flavor intensity.
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Using regular (not low-sodium) broth and soy sauce may result in an overly salty dish.
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If omitting oyster sauce, either increase soy sauce to 3½ tablespoons and honey to 1½ tablespoons (with optional Worcestershire splash), or use 3½ tablespoons soy sauce with 1½ tablespoons hoisin sauce.