Savory Weeknight Ground Beef & Broccoli Plate
This delicious and easy weeknight meal features lean ground beef, fresh broccoli, and a savory sauce, all served over your favorite grain. It's a perfect quick and healthy dinner option.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 85-90% lean
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Bell Pepper any color, chopped
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1/2 cup Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Cornstarch optional, mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
For Serving & Garnish
- Cooked Brown Rice or Quinoa for serving
- Fresh Parsley or Green Onions chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, draining excess fat.
- Push the beef to one side, then add chopped onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and bell pepper and cook for a few more minutes until fragrant.
- Stir the onion, garlic, and pepper into the beef. Add broccoli florets, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, stirring to coat.
- Pour in the beef broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately over cooked brown rice or quinoa, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and bell pepper. You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.