Description
Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli brings comfort right to your dinner table with a savory-sweet twist that makes weeknight meals seriously delicious. Packed with protein and tender broccoli, this quick skillet meal delivers bold flavors your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet on medium-high heat for 2 minutes, then spread 1 pound lean ground beef across the surface. Brown the meat thoroughly, breaking it into small crumbles for 4-5 minutes.
- Drop 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and stir quickly, letting them release their aromatic essence for 45-60 seconds.
- Pour ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce directly over the beef. Mix the ingredients carefully, ensuring every morsel gets coated with the sweet and savory sauce.
- Add 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet, drizzling 1 teaspoon sesame oil across the vegetables. Cook for 3-4 minutes, watching the broccoli transform to a vibrant emerald green.
- Sprinkle 2 chopped green onions across the dish, gently folding them into the beef and broccoli mixture for a fresh, zesty finish.
- Remove the skillet from heat and serve the meal immediately over steamed rice or tender noodles while the flavors are at their peak.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to minimize excess grease in the final dish.
- Fresh broccoli works best, but frozen can be substituted if thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Keep the heat at medium-high to ensure a quick sear on the beef and crisp-tender broccoli without overcooking.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg