Description
Sizzling honey garlic beef and broccoli stir-fry delivers restaurant-quality flavors straight from your kitchen. Crisp broccoli and tender beef mingle with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce that promises a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Vegetables and Starches:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup white rice
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of cooking time.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until thoroughly browned.
- Drain excess fat from beef to ensure a lighter dish.
- Simultaneously, steam or blanch broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes, maintaining a vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the browned beef, sautéing for one minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and well-combined.
- Pour sauce over beef, stirring to ensure even coating and allowing it to slightly thicken.
- Incorporate steamed broccoli into the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes to heat thoroughly and meld flavors.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Plate the beef and broccoli mixture over prepared rice, optionally garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize beef cuts by choosing lean ground beef or swapping for chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for varied protein preferences.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding cornstarch mixture, ensuring smooth consistency without clumping or becoming too dense.
- Maximize vegetable nutrition by keeping broccoli slightly crisp, which preserves essential vitamins and creates delightful textural contrast with tender meat.
- Elevate flavor profile by incorporating optional ingredients like red pepper flakes for heat, rice vinegar for tanginess, or toasted sesame oil for deeper complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg