20 Minute Ground Beef and Broccoli - Unbelievable

Ingredients

• 0.33 cup Beef Broth (low‑sodium, preferably homemade or store‑bought)
• 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
• 2 tablespoon Honey (preferably raw)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (toasted, adds nutty aroma)
• 1.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch (for thickening the sauce)
• 2 cup Broccoli Florets (fresh, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (neutral oil for stir‑frying)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (medium‑fat (80/20) for flavor and juiciness)
• 1 small Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 4 clove Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (mix of white and black, for garnish)
• 2 cup Cooked Rice (steamed white or jasmine rice, served hot)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sauce

   In a mixing bowl whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ground black pepper, and cornstarch until smooth. Set the bowl aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Blanch the Broccoli

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2‑3 minutes until bright green. Drain in a colander and optionally shock in ice water to stop cooking.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: boiling

3. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add the ground beef. Break it up with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned (about 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Sauté Onion and Garlic

   Push the browned beef to one side of the pan. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the empty space and sauté for 2‑3 minutes until fragrant. Then mix everything together.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high

5. Combine Sauce, Broccoli, and Simmer

   Give the prepared sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the beef mixture. Add the blanched broccoli, toss to coat, and reduce heat to medium. Let it simmer for 4‑5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is heated through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

6. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle the mixed white and black sesame seeds over the stir‑fry. Serve immediately over hot steamed rice.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g