Beef and Broccoli

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Throw 1 pound of lean ground beef into a cast iron pan or wok.
  2. 2Break up and brown the beef.
  3. 3While the beef is browning, make the sauce: combine 1.5 cups of beef broth, 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or cocoa aminos, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  4. 4Whisk the sauce until beautifully combined and set aside.
  5. 5Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of ginger to the browned beef.
  6. 6Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for a minute or two until fragrant.
  7. 7Drain any grease from the beef.
  8. 8Drop 12 ounces of frozen broccoli into the pan with the beef.
  9. 9Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli.
  10. 10Give it a quick stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  11. 11Let it simmer for 4 to 6 minutes until the broccoli is tender; if you have a lid, throw it on there.
  12. 12Once the broccoli is done, whip up a cornstarch slurry and pour it into the pan.
  13. 13Stir the cornstarch slurry in real good and bring the whole thing back to a boil to thicken the sauce.
  14. 14Add a little bit of toasted sesame oil and stir it in.
  15. 15Serve the beef and broccoli high on top of a bowl of rice.
  16. 16If you have sesame seeds, sprinkle them on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 12 ounces frozen broccoli
  • 1 cup cornstarch slurry
  • toasted sesame oil
  • sesame seeds
  • rice

Equipment

cast iron pan or wokwhiskfork