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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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook beef, ginger and garlic powder in a skillet over medium-high heat (325 °F in an electric skillet) until meat is browned.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, pepper flakes and water.
  4. Add sauce to beef and cook for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until tender.
  5. Serve over cooked bulgur.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • Try baked tofu instead of beef.

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