1-3tablespoonschili pasteadjust to preferred heat level
4cloves garlicminced
1tablespoonfresh gingerfinely minced or grated
Stir Fry Ingredients
2poundsground beef
1tablespooncornstarch
¼teaspoonkosher saltadjust to taste
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperadjust to taste
1½poundsfresh broccolicut into florets and rounds
Instructions
In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, beef broth, chili paste, garlic, and ginger. Whisk to combine and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef. When the beef has almost browned, sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat. Add the broccoli and pour the sauce into the skillet.
Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper, only if needed. Serve on its own or over rice.
Notes
You might be tempted to skip the broccoli rounds in this recipe, but please try them. They offer a bit of added texture and the boost of broccoli flavor is great too. It is easy as can be and well worth the extra minute or two to slice them.First, cut the long thick stalk off of the head of broccoli. Then peel the outside of the stalk enough to remove the brown areas. Slice the stalk into thin rounds. That's all you need to do. Use the rounds the same way you use broccoli florets.