Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli

This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful, and healthy one-pan meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. The savory ground beef pairs beautifully with crisp-tender broccoli in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce, making it a delicious and satisfying dish. You can enjoy it over rice, noodles, or as a low-carb option with cauliflower rice. It's a versatile, budget-friendly meal that's sure to please everyone in your family.

Ingredients

• For the Stir-Fry:
  
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
    
    

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
    
    

  • 1 small onion, diced
    
    

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    
    

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
    
    

• For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
  
  

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
    
    

  • ¼ cup honey
    
    

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
    
    

  • 1 tsp grated ginger
    
    

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
    
    

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
    
    

• For Serving (Optional):
  
  

  • 2 cups cooked rice or noodles
    
    

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
    
    

  • 2 green onions, sliced
    
    

Directions

1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). In a separate small cup, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Set both aside.
   
   

2. Cook the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
   
   

3. Cook the broccoli: Add broccoli florets to the skillet with the beef. Stir well and add ¼ cup of water. Cover with a lid and steam for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
   
   

4. Add the sauce: Give the honey garlic sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the beef and broccoli. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
   
   

5. Serve and garnish: Remove from heat and serve the honey garlic ground beef and broccoli over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra flavor.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 380 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 28g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 35g
  
  

• Fat: 14g
  
  

• Fiber: 5g
  
  

• Sugar: 15g