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Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry: Simple weeknight meal


  • Author: Mia McKenny
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This quick and flavorful stir-fry delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami with honey garlic sauce, crisp broccoli, and juicy ground beef. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples and one pan.


Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (85/15 recommended)

3 cups broccoli florets

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional, for extra tang)

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

2 teaspoons sesame seeds (for garnish)

2 cups cooked jasmine rice (for serving)


Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, then drain and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes to brown, then break it up and cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

4. Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened and glossy.

5. Add the blanched broccoli and toss everything to coat. Cook 1 more minute until heated through.

6. Serve hot over jasmine rice and garnish with sesame seeds. Add red pepper flakes or chili oil if desired.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the most flavorful sauce—avoid garlic powder here.

Blanching broccoli ensures it stays bright and crisp when added at the end.

Cook the rice ahead of time so it’s ready the moment the stir-fry finishes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 860mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: ground beef stir-fry, honey garlic, broccoli, quick dinner, easy Asian recipe