Ground Beef and Broccoli 

This Ground Beef and Broccoli stir fry comes from The Tasty Flavors, authored by Camila Rose and published on August 5, 2025. The recipe emerged from a moment of budget inspired creativity when Camila paired a lonely head of broccoli with ground beef and discovered a delicious, one pan solution. The result is savory, saucy, slightly sweet, effortlessly one pan, and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s flexible, comforting, and perfect for busy evenings. 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 1 lb ground beef (85/15) for a juicy, flavorful bite. 

• 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh preferred; frozen works if thawed and drained). 

• 3 cloves garlic, minced. 

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated. 

• 3 tablespoons low‑sodium soy sauce. 

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, but recommended for depth). 

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey for a touch of sweetness. 

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry to thicken sauce).

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking.

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, to finish. 

• Optional garnishes: sliced green onions and/or toasted sesame seeds. 

Directions

1. Prep Time: ~10 minutes | Cook Time: ~18 minutes | Total: ~28 minutes. 

2. Blanch the broccoli: Boil florets for 2–3 minutes until vibrant and slightly tender, then plunge into ice water; drain. 

3. Brown the beef: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high, crumble and cook ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed. 

4. Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger; sauté for ~30 seconds until fragrant. 

5. Add sauces: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar/honey. Bring mixture to a simmer.

6. Combine broccoli: Add blanched broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for 2–3 more minutes. 

7. Thicken sauce: Add cornstarch slurry, stirring until sauce achieves a glossy thickness. 

8. Finish: Remove from heat and drizzle sesame oil. Toss gently and garnish as desired with green onions and sesame seeds. 

Nutrients (Per Serving, from source)

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Fat: 15 g (Saturated fat: 5 g; Unsaturated fat: 8 g; Trans fat: 0 g)

• Sodium: 650 mg

• Carbohydrates: 12 g (Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 5 g)

• Protein: 32 g

• Cholesterol: 75 mg