Not only is it super simple to make, but this Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli will totally fill your take-out fix in just under 20 minutes!
How's everyone doing out there at home? Anyone else dying to go to a restaurant and interact with other human beings like there wasn't a crazy scary pandemic going on? Ya, me too. So here's an at-home take-out favorite for you. This Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli can be yours in under 20 minutes and is made with more affordable ground beef.
Ingredients Needed:
- Ground Beef - Often a much more affordable red meat option. Any lean point would be ok since the extra grease is drained.
- Broccoli - You could use fresh or frozen, whatever you have on hand.
- Sesame Seeds - yes, we have a lot on hand at all times. Mainly so we can always whip up some Homemade Tahni From Scratch!
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Ground Ginger - or fresh ginger if you have it!
- Fresh Garlic
- Olive oil
- Soy Sauce - we use regular because we like things a bit saltier, but if you don't, definitely use low sodium.
- Sesame Oil
- Rice - Or whatever else you want to serve it over!
Optional Ingredients:
- Sriracha - add the heat!
- Chili Garlic Sauce - this adds some flavor but also some salt, which we love but if you're using full sodium soy sauce, this may make it a little salty for you.
How to Make Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli:
- Make rice, or even better use some leftover rice you have.
- Mix garlic, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a small bowl (add sriracha and garlic chili sauce if desired).
- Brown ground beef in large skillet, drain excess fat.
- Stir in broccoli and soy sauce mixture and cook until broccoli is tender.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice!
Other Take Out Inspired Dishes:
20 Minute Sweet and Spicy Noodles
Super Easy Vegetarian Fried Rice
Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken
Chicken and Broccoli Sesame Noodles
Sweet and Sesame Ginger Meatballs
Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli
Tips:
Adjust to your Salt Preference. The biggest thing with this dish is monitoring your salt preference. We like things on the saltier side and so we use regular soy and add garlic chili sauce, both of which have high sodium. But if you don't like things salty, definitely use low sodium and don't add the garlic chili sauce.
Broccoli Size. Cut your broccoli in even-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
Ground Beef. We love this with a leaner beef, like 85%-90%.
Add some Heat. Kick it up with some extra sriracha or even sprinkle in a 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce optional - will make it saltier
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz fresh broccoli florets or frozen
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring two cups of water to a boil. Add rice and then lower to a simmer and cover. Let cook for 15 - 20 minutes or according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, add soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and garlic chili sauce and mix well.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and add ground beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes, crumbling as you cook. Then drain and discard the excess fat.
- Add broccoli and then soy sauce mixture and then let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until broccoli is tender ( a little longer if using frozen).
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
I added mushrooms! Delicious. Thank you for a great idea.
Great idea!!
I am out of red wine vinegar. Could I use rice wine vinegar instead?
Hi! No problem! Yes, you could use rice wine vinegar (this will add a touch of sweetness) or even just white vinegar. Enjoy!
When is the garlic added?
Hi Donna! You add it to the sauce. Enjoy!
As a single guy and a truck driver I have little time or opportunity to eat a healthy meal. I made this recipe but added green onions and carrots. It was fast easy and delicious. You got a fan .
Oscar! This made my day - SO happy to hear you enjoyed it!!
Super easy and wicked delicious! And we didn’t even have the sriracha or garlic chili sauce so I can only imagine that would make it tastier! You could easily add extra veggies like onions or carrots if you had a little extra time or needed to use stuff up. We used leftover rice, which saved on time. Will definitely make again! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it, Amy!!
This is really good! I didn't have any red wine vinegar but toasted sesame rice vinegar worked just fine. I'll be making this often, so quick and easy, thank you!
Great to hear, Yaima!
This is such a great dinner idea. Easy to make, healthy with all these greens inside... and so delicious. My family will love this, I'm sure. I love added Sriracha btw. Yum!
Yes! I miss going out in public and interacting with other people! Maybe this time next year? Fingers crossed! I've always been a fan of beef and broccoli, but can't say I've had it made with ground beef. Love the idea because it's definitely a more affordable way to get beef! Also loving all these flavours - give me all the sriracha!!
We love this recipe and the fact that you mentioned organic or grass fed, which is what we use. Nice blend of seasonings, thanks.
This looks awesome! I've never made something like this but my son loves broccoli so I'm going to try it with coconut aminos, as we're allergic to soy. Thanks so much for this easy recipe! I'm so sick of the same old stuff.
I love beef and broccoli, but never thought to make it with ground beef! What a great, easy and cost-effective idea. Thanks for the inspiration!
What a delicious combination of ingredients and healthy too. Bookmarking this page so I can try it in the coming week.
Oh this look so yum! It would be great for a midweek dinner over some basmati rice I reckon. I could even pack it for my daughter's school lunch (she hates sandwiches!). Definitely eating it with sriracha. That's a staple in our house!
Now this is definitely new for me and I LOVE IT! I love beef and broccoli but never thought to use ground beef instead of beef tips. This is so SO delicious and super easy. Thank you so much for sharing!
I've never used ground beef to make beef and broccoli but this was so good and easy too! I love making easy recipes on busy days and this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks you!
I don't see where to add the olive oil so I added it to the sauce
Hi Laura - the sesame oil is added to the sauce and the olive oil is for the pan before cooking the beef. I hope that you enjoyed it!
The whole family LOVED this recipe. Tasty, easy and a meal we will be making again.
So glad you enjoyed it, Beth!
Beef and broccoli is such a delicious combination. Total comfort food.
This dish was so flavorful and easy to make!! I loved all of the spices in it!
Great to hear, Anjali!
This recipe has become a staple in our household on busy nights. It’s so quick and easy but also delicious.
Kristin that's so great to hear!! Thanks so much for sharing!
What an idea of Ground Beef + Broccoli to use together. This is such an easy week end meal for the entire family!
I love the idea of Ground Beef + Broccoli! This is such an easy weeknight meal for the entire family!
This is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Tasty!
Yes, please!! I am all about quick and easy recipes that are delicious!
is it okay if I don't use the seasem oil bcuz my kids are allgeic
of course! Any other oil would be great.
You had me at done in 20 minutes. I am all about quick and easy meals right now while everyone is home.