Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry recipe featuring honey garlic ground beef with tender broccoli florets. Served over rice or noodles, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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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 soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving (Optional):
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion for 2 minutes, then add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the Broccoli: Stir in the broccoli and add ¼ cup water. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Pour the Sauce: Stir in the honey garlic sauce and let simmer for 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for variations.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
