Description
Sizzling honey garlic ground beef broccoli delivers a speedy weeknight dinner that combines sweet and savory flavors in one skillet. Tender meat and crisp broccoli mingle perfectly, creating a delicious meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped white onion
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 cup honey garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat at 350°F. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the pan.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup chopped white onion. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Introduce 1 pound lean ground beef to the pan. Use a spatula to break beef into small pieces.
- Cook beef for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns completely brown with no pink remaining.
- Drain excess fat from the pan if your beef releases significant grease.
- Toss 3 cups of chopped broccoli florets into the pan. Stir and cook for 3 minutes until broccoli becomes slightly tender.
- Pour 1 cup of honey garlic sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture. Thoroughly coat all ingredients.
- Simmer for 2 minutes to allow sauce to heat through and slightly thicken.
- Distribute 4 cups of cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Spoon the honey garlic beef and broccoli mixture over the rice.
- Serve immediately while hot and sauce is still glossy.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to keep the dish healthier and reduce excess grease.
- Fresh broccoli works best, but frozen can work in a pinch if thawed and well-drained.
- For a lower carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles.
- Cut broccoli into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 3-4 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg