Description
This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe combines tender ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a flavorful honey garlic sauce for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. Served over fluffy cooked rice, it’s a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutritious, all prepared effortlessly on the stovetop in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cloves (about 9 g) garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150 g) white onion, chopped
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 3 cups (270 g) broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup (240 ml) honey garlic sauce
- 4 cups (640 g) cooked rice, to serve
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and fully browned, approximately 3–4 minutes.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in the chopped broccoli florets. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the broccoli is crisp-tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Combine with Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the beef and broccoli mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce heats through and the broccoli reaches your desired tenderness.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked rice into serving bowls and top with the honey garlic ground beef and broccoli mixture. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
- Adjust the amount of honey garlic sauce to suit your taste preference for sweetness and flavor intensity.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
- For a low-fat version, use extra lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
