High Protein Honey Garlic Ground Beef And Broccoli
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% or 93% lean)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon or spatula. Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the meal lean.
- While the beef is browning, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set this mixture aside until you are ready to glaze the dish.
- Push the beef to one side of the skillet or remove it temporarily. Add the olive oil and the broccoli florets with a splash of water. Cover the pan for 2-3 minutes to allow the broccoli to steam slightly until it is bright green and fork-tender.
- Add the beef back into the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything in a glossy, sticky glaze.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle with fresh green onions and sesame seeds to add a pop of color and extra texture before serving.