Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry that combines tender ground beef, crisp broccoli, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Garnishes & Serving
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed to keep it lean.
- Sauté Garlic and Broccoli: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. If using frozen broccoli, cover the skillet for a few minutes to allow it to steam properly.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to combine with the beef and broccoli.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to the skillet. Cook for 1–2 more minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccoli.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions. Serve the stir-fry hot over cooked white or jasmine rice and garnish with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra protein, stir in scrambled eggs or top with a fried egg.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or a plant-based ground meat alternative.
- If you prefer less heat, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
- Broccoli can be fresh or frozen based on availability and convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
