Beef & Broccoli

Why This Beef and Broccoli is Healthier

This ground beef and broccoli is much healthier than the classic beef and broccoli takeout. It’s made without soy sauce, brown sugar, corn syrups, and vegetable oils. These ingredients can make you feel horrible as well as give you a takeout hangover the next day.

Reheat in the microwave and enjoy the leftovers! You can also freeze this ground beef and broccoli stir-fry for up to 3 months in the freezer. Place the container in the fridge overnight to thaw.

This Stir Fry Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is one of my favorites for busy weeknights. Made in under 20 minutes, it’s packed with a sweet sesame garlic flavor, and is a much healthier version of the classic beef and broccoli takeout. Serve it over cauliflower rice or by itself for a meal that’s fast, easy and delicious. Keto, Paleo Whole30 and gluten-free too!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 2 cups broccoli florets, about 1 medium stalk of broccoli
  
• chopped green onions, optional
• salt and pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos, or gluten free soy sauce 
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2teaspoons ground ginger, or 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
  
• 1/4 cup bone broth, or beef broth
  
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up chunks, until no longer pink.

While the beef cooks, whisk together the sauce ingredients: coconut aminos, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, ginger, bone broth, and honey in a small bowl. Set aside.

When the beef is finished cooking, push it to one side of the skillet and add the garlic and onions. (Add more coconut oil here if you need to) Sauté the garlic and onions for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

Add the sauce and broccoli to the skillet and stir to combine with the ground beef mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook the broccoli for 3-4 minutes or until it’s tender, stirring occasionally. Serve hot over cauliflower rice and top with green onions.