Description
This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that combines tender ground beef with crisp broccoli in a savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect served over rice or noodles and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for added texture and freshness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
- â…“ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the Broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and pour in ¼ cup of water. Cover the pan and let the broccoli steam for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes tender but still crisp.
- Pour the Sauce: Remove the lid and stir in the prepared honey garlic sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors. Then, add the cornstarch slurry and cook while stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
- Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Serve the honey garlic ground beef and broccoli over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a flavorful finishing touch.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness in the dish.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Make sure to not overcook broccoli to maintain its crisp texture.
- The cornstarch slurry is essential to thicken the sauce for a glossy finish.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
