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URL of this page: https://medlineplus.gov/recipes/beef-and-broccoli/
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups cooked bulgur
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook beef, ginger and garlic powder in a skillet over medium-high heat (325 °F in an electric skillet) until meat is browned.
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, pepper flakes and water.
- Add sauce to beef and cook for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until tender.
- Serve over cooked bulgur.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
- Try baked tofu instead of beef.
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