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Best Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe for Busy Families

A quick and delicious 20-minute one-pan meal that combines savory-sweet honey garlic sauce with tender ground beef and crisp broccoli for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 blend
  • 3 garlic cloves minced (or 1½ tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup honey garlic sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 4 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional Homemade Sauce: ½ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Optional Garnishes: sesame seeds green onions, red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp oil.
  2. Sauté onions for 2–3 minutes until golden, then add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and cook 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add broccoli florets and stir for 4–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Add 1 tbsp water and cover for softer broccoli if desired.
  5. Pour in honey garlic sauce and stir to coat evenly. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Use lean ground beef (90/10) for best texture. Do not overcook broccoli—aim for tender-crisp. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.