Ginger-Garlic Ground Beef with Charred Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 poundground beef
- 1 poundbroccoli
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger
- 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 teaspoonhoney
- 2 tablespoonvegetable oil
- ½ teaspoonsesame oil
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- 02
Mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- 03
Cut 1 pound broccoli into bite-sized florets.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart as it browns, until no pink remains, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Transfer beef to a plate.
- 02
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets in a single layer and let them sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms char slightly. Stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp and lightly browned.
- 03
Return beef to the skillet. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for 1 minute, letting the sauce coat the beef and broccoli. Drizzle with sesame oil.
- 05
Serve immediately over rice or on its own.
Spice Tips
For extra warmth, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of white pepper. A squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end brightens the dish. If you prefer more umami depth, stir in 1/4 teaspoon white miso paste with the sauce.