Description
This High Protein Beef and Broccoli Skillet is a quick and satisfying one pan beef dinner perfect for a family dinner or easy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this meal delivers hearty flavor and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 cup water or low sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- green onion sliced for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
- rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine coconut aminos, water, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger powder, stirring until smooth and set aside.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add broccoli and sauté for about one minute.
- Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan, cover it, and steam the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes until tender, then remove it from the skillet.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and break it up with a wooden spoon, cooking until browned; discard any extra fat.
- Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and finish by sprinkling sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top.
Notes
- Make it gluten free by ensuring all sauces and vinegars are certified gluten free
- To keep it paleo, use coconut aminos and arrowroot starch
- For a low carb or keto option, substitute broccoli with bell peppers, brussels sprouts, or green beans and use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 219kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 722mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g + 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg