Soy-Braised Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Ground beef braised in a savory soy-ginger sauce with crisp broccoli, creating a simple yet deeply flavorful dish. This asian-inspired beef (whole30, paleo) ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground beef, broccoli florets, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 tsp sesame oil, stirring to coat, and cook for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately while hot.