Description
This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir is a quick and flavorful dish that delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender ground beef paired with vibrant broccoli, all coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare broccoli by chopping it into florets and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and just tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour over the beef and broccoli mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
- Let simmer on low heat for an additional 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and optional red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute broccoli with bell peppers or snap peas for variety. For added crunch, toss in some cashews. Adjust honey levels based on your sweetness preference.