Easy ground beef & broccoli
Easy ground beef & broccoli is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 310 calories per serving. Recipe by My Protein Pantry on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $7.92 total, $1.98 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, broken up)
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets (Fresh, cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Low‑sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce (Adds umami depth)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (Mixed with water to slurry)
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (High‑heat oil)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (Drizzled at end for aroma)
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for heat)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Prepare Vegetables and Aromatics
Wash the broccoli and cut into bite‑size florets. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger. Set aside in separate small bowls.
Time: PT5M
Make the Sauce Slurry
In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Time: PT2M
Brown the Ground Beef
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until fully browned and any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: High heat
Add Garlic and Ginger
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the browned beef and stir‑fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: High heat
Combine Broccoli and Sauce
Add the broccoli florets to the pan, then pour the sauce slurry over everything. Stir to coat, then cover the pan and let steam for 4‑5 minutes until the broccoli is crisp‑tender.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium‑high heat
Finish and Serve
Remove the lid, drizzle sesame oil and red pepper flakes (if using), give a final toss, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium heat
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 18g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free if using tamari, Dairy‑free
Allergens: Soy, Shellfish (oyster sauce)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






