Speedy Honey-Garlic Ground Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
This speedy stir-fry combines savory ground beef and crisp broccoli with a delectable honey-garlic sauce. It's a perfect weeknight meal that's both flavorful and quick to prepare.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp canola oil or other high smoke point oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
Sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari for GF
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Garnish & Serving Suggestion
- toasted sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
- cooked white rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop all vegetables, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, beef broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth to create the sauce.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened; then stir in minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and sliced red bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Re-whisk the sauce and pour it over the beef and vegetables, then bring to a simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Serving
- Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
- Serve hot over your choice of rice, such as white rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable to your favorite vegetables; feel free to add snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.