The flavorful potential of homemade meals with this Lean Beef & Broccoli Skillet! It’s your healthier alternative to takeout, crafted with lean beef and fresh broccoli soaked in a savory light sauce.
Lean Beef & Broccoli Skillet
4
servings5
minutes8
minutes327
kcal13
minutesUnlock the flavorful potential of homemade meals with this Lean Beef & Broccoli Skillet! It’s your healthier alternative to takeout, crafted with lean beef and fresh broccoli soaked in a savory light sauce.
Ingredients
- Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1 tbsp honey
4 cloves garlic minced
1 inch fresh ginger peeled and grated
1 tbsp cornstarch
- Main Ingredients
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1 pound ground beef, 93% lean
1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
1 large head broccoli cut into florets and blanched
- Garnish
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 medium scallions sliced on the bias
- For Serving (optional)
Cooked rice, or cauliflower rice
- Alternative Ingredients
Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan options.
Tamari can be used instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
Olive oil can replace sesame oil if needed.
Directions
- Sauce Mix Preparation – Combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Add cornstarch and whisk until no lumps remain.
- Beef Browning – Heat sesame oil in your skillet over a medium-high setting. Place the ground beef and onions in the pan. Break apart the beef with a spatula and sauté until brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sauce Integration – Lower the heat to medium and stir the prepared sauce into the skillet. Continue stirring to blend the ingredients together and cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Broccoli Addition – Add the blanched broccoli to the pan. Toss everything together to ensure the broccoli is coated with the sauce, cooking for another minute to heat the broccoli through.
- Presentation – Adjust seasoning if necessary and dish out. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for garnish. Serve atop steamed rice or cauliflower rice, as preferred.
Equipment
- large deep skillet
- colander
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 327kcal
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 71mg
- Sodium: 1052mg
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 29g
