Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce served over fluffy cooked rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup honey garlic sauce
- 4 cups cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 1-2 minutes, to release their fragrant flavors.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the lean ground beef to the pan. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, approximately 3-4 minutes, ensuring it is browned and cooked through.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in the chopped broccoli florets. Cook together until the broccoli is slightly soft but still crisp-tender when pierced with a fork, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and the broccoli to become tender.
- Serve: Scoop cooked rice into bowls, top with the honey garlic ground beef and broccoli mixture, and serve immediately while hot. Enjoy your wholesome and flavorful meal!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Broccoli can be steamed beforehand for softer texture if preferred.
- Adjust honey garlic sauce amount to taste for sweetness.
- Serve with brown rice or cauliflower rice for healthier variations.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
