Description
A delicious honey garlic ground beef and broccoli recipe that is gluten-free and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves (about 9 g) garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150 g) white onion, chopped
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 3 cups (270 g) broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup (240 ml) honey garlic sauce
- 4 cups (640 g) cooked rice, to serve
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 cup of chopped onion. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic releases its aroma, approximately 1–2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb of lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 3–4 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 cups of chopped broccoli florets. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp-tender and can be pierced easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Pour 1 cup of honey garlic sauce evenly over the beef and broccoli mixture. Stir well to coat all the ingredients. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the sauce is heated through and the broccoli reaches your desired tenderness.
- Step 5: Spoon 4 cups of cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with the honey garlic ground beef and broccoli mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Refrigeration: Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving to maintain flavor.
- Freezing: Wrap portions in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place in a freezer container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- If broccoli is not bright green while cooking, add 1 tablespoon of water and cover the skillet for 2 minutes to steam and improve color and tenderness.
- If the sauce is not coating the meat well, let the mixture simmer on low heat for 2–3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- If garlic starts to burn during sautéing, reduce the heat immediately and add 1 tablespoon of broth to prevent bitterness.
- To avoid dry beef, cook for 3–4 minutes while breaking apart thoroughly, ensuring even cooking without overdrying.
- For additional umami flavor, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce 1 minute before finishing the cooking.
- Serve with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthy base.
- Accompany with stir-fried bok choy or a simple cucumber salad.
- Use the beef and broccoli mixture as a filling for lettuce wraps, grain bowls, or tacos.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions. Drizzle extra honey garlic sauce on top for more flavor.
- Substitute ground beef with alternative proteins such as chicken or tofu (not specified exact quantity but use equivalent volume).
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Choose 80/20 ground beef for better juiciness and flavor retention. Leaner beef can lead to a drier dish.
- Select fresh broccoli with vibrant green, firm florets for best texture. Frozen broccoli is acceptable but has a softer bite.
- Use fresh garlic cloves minced by hand for optimal flavor; pre-minced garlic may lack pungency.
- Use quality honey, preferably local, for sweetness and depth in the sauce. Avoid overly processed varieties for better taste.
- Use low-sodium, naturally brewed soy sauce for umami without overpowering saltiness.
- Add toasted sesame oil at the end of cooking for aroma and depth (not quantified in recipe).
- Fresh green onions add color and fresh flavor for garnishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg