Description
A delicious and effortless one-pan recipe featuring caramelized beef, tender broccoli, and a savory sauce, perfect for a quick and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80/20
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth, warm
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (optional)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar or aged Gruyère, grated
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Pinch red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Prep and preheat: Pat the ground beef dry and heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef: Add oil, crumble in beef, season, and let develop color for 2-3 minutes.
- Brown the aromatics: Add remaining oil, sliced onion, and sauté until translucent.
- Crisp the broccoli: Push aromatics aside, add broccoli and broth, cover briefly to steam.
- Reunite and deglaze: Return beef to skillet, pour broth and tamari, scraping browned bits.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in vinegar and sesame oil, adding xanthan gum or cream as needed.
- Melt the cheese: Scatter grated cheese over the skillet, cover until melted.
- Season and garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning, add scallions, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added richness, consider using ground pork or lamb. Prepare parts ahead of time for easier cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Keto, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg