Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick and easy ground beef and broccoli stir fry packed with flavor and ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) Use leaner if you prefer less fat.
- 2 cups broccoli florets Bite-sized.
- 1 number bell pepper Sliced (any color).
- 1 cup carrots Sliced thinly (matchstick or diagonal slices).
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Substitute hoisin for a sweeter note.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Or other neutral oil with a high smoke point.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Cooked rice For serving (white, brown, or cauliflower rice).
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat if there’s a lot, leaving a tablespoon to carry flavor.
- Push the beef to one side (or remove briefly), add the minced garlic to the skillet, and cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Add the broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, and carrots to the pan. Stir to combine with the beef.
- Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring so the sauce evenly coats meat and vegetables.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp — roughly 3–5 minutes depending on how thickly you sliced the carrots.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. If it needs brightness, a squeeze of lime or splash of rice wine vinegar helps.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, swap the soy sauce for tamari and use coconut aminos if avoiding soy entirely. Ground turkey or chicken can replace beef, but add a touch more oil when cooking leaner meat. Store leftovers in an airtight container within two hours of cooking and consume within 3-4 days.