Description
Satisfy your cravings with this quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Asian-inspired dish is a delicious combination of savory beef, crisp broccoli, and a sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat sesame oil in a skillet, add ground beef, cook until browned. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in broccoli, steam if fresh, or add if frozen.
- Combine and Thicken: Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli, cook until thickened.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Frozen broccoli works well—just thaw slightly before adding.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
