MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Ground Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Sauces, Herbs, Rice Yield: 4 servings 1 c Water 6 tb Soy sauce 3 tb Light brown sugar; packed 1 tb Corn starch or arrowroot 3 cl Garlic; minced 1 tb Fresh ginger; minced 2 ts Unseasoned rice vinegar 3 tb Oil; divided 12 oz Fresh broccoli florets 1 lb Ground round 1/2 ts Kosher salt 2 ts Toasted sesame seeds (optional) 2 Green onions; thin sliced - (optional) Steamed white rice; to serve MAKE THE SAUCE: Whisk together the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until combined and the sugar is dissolved. Set aside. COOK THE BROCCOLI: Heat 2 tb of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and blackened in spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl; set aside. BROWN THE BEEF AND ADD THE SAUCE: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tb of oil to the skillet. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally to break the meat into crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld, about 3 minutes. ASSEMBLE AND SERVE: Return the broccoli to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and evenly coats meat and vegetables, about 3 minutes. Top with sesame seeds and scallions (if using). Serve over steamed white rice. RECIPE FROM: https://www.simplyrecipes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM