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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

A quick and easy stir fry with ground beef and tender broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
25g
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves, minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 4 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry until bright green and slightly tender, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add the 1 lb ground beef to the same skillet. Cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Return the broccoli to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • small bowl
  • wooden spoon

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