Description: A quick and easy ground beef stir-fry with broccoli in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce — ready in 30 minutes and perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
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3 cups broccoli florets
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1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or avocado)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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3 tbsp honey
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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2 green onions, chopped
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside.
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Steam broccoli for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Pour sauce into the beef and bring to a simmer.
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Add cornstarch slurry. Stir until sauce thickens.
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Return broccoli to the pan. Toss everything to coat.
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Finish with green onions and sesame oil. Serve over rice or noodles.