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Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli – A Quick and Flavorful Stir-Fry

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This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick, one-pan dinner packed with bold flavor. With lean ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a sweet-savory garlic sauce, it’s the perfect takeout-style meal made at home in just 25 minutes. Serve it over rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps for a delicious, customizable dinner.

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:
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
  3. Stir in broccoli. For tender broccoli, add 1 tbsp water, cover the skillet, and steam for 3–4 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch slurry.
  5. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients.
  6. Serve hot over rice, noodles, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

  • Use frozen broccoli if needed—just increase the cooking time slightly.
  • Ground turkey, chicken, or tofu make great substitutes for beef.
  • Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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