This Ground Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious one-pan meal made with lean ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli florets, and sautéed onions and garlic.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch+ 2 tablespoons Water
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if you're using them).
- In a separate small cup, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set both the sauce and the slurry aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it softens.
- Next, add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until it's browned and fully cooked. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until it's fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet with the beef. Stir everything well to combine.
- Pour ¼ cup of water into the pan, cover it with a lid, and let the broccoli steam for 3-4 minutes until it's tender but still crisp.
- Give the prepared honey garlic sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the beef and broccoli. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit for a minute to allow the sauce to settle. Serve your honey garlic beef and broccoli over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra flavor.
