Savory Ginger-Scallion Ground Beef with Broccoli

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A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender ground beef and crisp broccoli in a fragrant ginger-scallion sauce, ready in 25 minutes. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs avocado oil, ground beef, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 330 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef and cook, breaking into small pieces with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes until browned; season with sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Push beef to one side of the skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil, white parts of scallions, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring to combine with beef and aromatics. Cook for 3 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Stir in coconut aminos and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats ingredients; remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Divide among plates and top with green parts of scallions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Savory Ginger-Scallion Ground Beef with Broccoli take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Savory Ginger-Scallion Ground Beef with Broccoli?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep avocado oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Savory Ginger-Scallion Ground Beef with Broccoli?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Savory Ginger-Scallion Ground Beef with Broccoli for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Savory Ginger-Scallion Ground Beef with Broccoli?

Asian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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