Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli – A Quick and Flavorful Stir-Fry
Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli – A Quick and Flavorful Stir-Fry is the perfect solution for a busy weeknight dinner. This dish combines the sweetness of honey and the aromatic flavor of garlic with tender ground beef and vibrant broccoli, creating a meal that is both nutritious and satisfying. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this easy one-pan stir-fry, making it an ideal choice for families on the go. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that pleases everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent. Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in minced garlic.
- Add broccoli florets and pour in water; cover and steam until tender-crisp.
- Incorporate the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and simmer. Slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring until thickened.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg