Hamurger Broccoli Skillet
A quick one-pan meal of browned ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in about 35 minutes and perfect over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 1 large head broccoli cut into bite-sized florets (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry
- red pepper flakes sesame seeds, Optionalfor garnish
Instructions
- Cut broccoli into small florets, thinly slice onion, and mince garlic. Mix soy sauce, hoisin (or brown sugar), vinegar, and broth in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and let it brown without stirring for 2–3 minutes. Break up and finish cooking. Remove to a plate, leaving a tablespoon of fat in the pan.
- Add remaining oil and sauté onion until soft (about 3 minutes). Add garlic for 30 seconds. Add broccoli and a splash of water, cover, and steam 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Return beef to skillet and pour in the sauce. Bring to a simmer, then add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients, about 1–2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or toss with noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey; add an extra teaspoon of oil for browning.
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain to avoid excess water in the pan.
- Adjust sweetness with more hoisin or a touch of honey; add red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 820mgSugar: 6g
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