Skillet Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli & Carrots

Stir-frying traces its roots to Chinese wok cooking, where high heat locks in color and crunch. This skillet take browns lean ground beef with broccoli and carrots in a quick soy-sesame glaze for an easy weeknight dinner.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 310 cal
• 26g protein
• 18g carbs
• 15g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 carrots
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 green onions

Instructions

1. 1Slice carrots into thin coins. Mince garlic and slice green onions (whites and greens separated).
2. 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. 3Push beef to one side. Add broccoli, carrots, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry 4 minutes until vegetables brighten.
4. 4Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. 5Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onion greens, and serve immediately.