Description
This quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe brings all the savory-sweet takeout vibes to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Juicy ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a sticky garlic-honey glaze come together over fluffy rice—easy enough for weeknights, delicious enough for seconds.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 cups broccoli florets
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
4 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the beef. Let it bubble and thicken for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add broccoli florets, stir to combine, then cover and steam for 4–5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
5. Serve the beef and broccoli mixture over hot cooked rice. Top with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Don’t skip the cornstarch—it thickens the sauce to a perfect glossy glaze.
To save time, use microwave-steamed broccoli or frozen (thawed) florets.
For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ground beef, broccoli, honey garlic, quick dinner, one pan