Ramadan Day 8 - Ground Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, broken into small pieces)
• 3 cups Broccoli Florets (fresh, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (standard brand)
• 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar (unseasoned)
• 1 tbsp Thai Chili Paste (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tbsp Honey (prefer raw honey)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing)
• to taste Salt (sea salt preferred)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the broccoli into bite‑size florets.

   Time: PT5M

2. Mix Sauce

   In a small bowl combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rice vinegar, Thai chili paste, and honey. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sauté Onion

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

4. Add Garlic

   Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

5. Brown Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is almost done and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

6. Add Broccoli

   Add the broccoli florets directly to the skillet. Stir‑fry with the beef for 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender‑crisp.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

7. Finish with Sauce

   Pour the prepared sauce over the beef‑broccoli mixture. Stir to coat everything evenly and cook an additional 2 minutes. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

8. Serve

   Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy hot. Optional: garnish with extra sliced Thai chilies or sesame seeds.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

9g

Fiber

3g