Ground Beef Broccoli Stir Fry (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender beef and bright broccoli combine with jasmine rice in a savory honey-ginger sauce for a quick meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice
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1 cup jasmine rice
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2 cups water
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Pinch of salt
→ Beef and Broccoli
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1 lb 90% lean ground beef
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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½ tsp sea salt
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¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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¼ cup tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp cornstarch
# Steps to Follow:
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Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until mostly clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and rinse. Mince garlic and grate ginger, set aside near stove.
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Whisk tamari, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste by adding more honey or tamari if desired.
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Heat 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir frequently for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer broccoli to a bowl and set aside.
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Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, sea salt, and black pepper, breaking meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Return broccoli to skillet with beef. Stir sauce, then pour into skillet. Cook gently, stirring, until sauce bubbles, thickens, and coats ingredients, about 2 to 3 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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Divide warm jasmine rice into bowls and top with beef and broccoli mixture, ensuring each serving has ample sauce. Serve immediately while hot and broccoli remains crisp.
# Additional Tips:
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To enhance aroma, briefly toast rinsed rice in dry pan before cooking. Cut broccoli florets uniformly for even cooking. For thicker beef consistency, brown meat in batches to avoid steaming.
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Store leftovers in containers with rice at the bottom to absorb extra sauce, ideal for meal prep.