Quick & Easy Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A sweet, savory, and speedy weeknight dinner that brings all the takeout flavor—without leaving your kitchen.

🎉 Introduction

Looking for a lightning-fast, family-approved dinner? This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is the answer! 🐝🥦🍚 It’s packed with bold flavor, ready in just 20 minutes, and made with budget-friendly ground beef for a fuss-free spin on the classic beef and broccoli.

Juicy, saucy, and just the right balance of sweet and salty, this dish is perfect for those nights when you need something satisfying but simple. Serve it over steamed rice, noodles, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.

🛒 Ingredients

🥩 Beef & Veggies

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (optional)

🍯 Honey Garlic Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

🌿 Garnishes (Optional)

• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add Aromatics & Broccoli

1. Add garlic and ginger (if using) to the skillet.
2. Stir in broccoli and cook for 3–5 minutes, until just tender.
3. Add a splash of water and cover briefly to steam broccoli if needed.

Step 3: Make & Add the Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
2. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and broccoli.
3. Stir the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and add to the pan.
4. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.

Step 4: Serve

1. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
2. Serve hot over cooked rice, noodles, or veggies.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Spicy Kick: Add sriracha or extra chili flakes
• Low-Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
• Extra Veggies: Stir in bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots
• Protein Swap: Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles
• Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and check your hoisin brand

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Microwave or stir-fry in a pan until hot

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use frozen broccoli?
   Yes—just thaw and drain it well before adding.
2. Can I double the sauce?
   Absolutely, if you like extra saucy stir-fry.
3. Do I need sesame oil?
   It adds authentic flavor, but you can skip it if necessary.
4. Can I prep this ahead?
   Yes—chop broccoli and mix the sauce a day ahead.
5. Is hoisin necessary?
   It adds depth, but you can use more soy sauce or add brown sugar instead.
6. What kind of ground beef is best?
   85% lean gives the best balance of flavor and fat.
7. How spicy is it?
   Mild—adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
8. Can I make it vegetarian?
   Yes—use tofu crumbles or a plant-based meat substitute.
9. Is this freezer-friendly?
   Definitely—just store in portioned containers.
10. Best way to reheat?
    Microwave with a splash of water or reheat on the stovetop.

🏁 Conclusion

This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is your new weeknight MVP—flavor-packed, super simple, and made in one skillet. 🍯🥦❤️ Whether you’re meal-prepping or cooking last-minute, this dish delivers takeout flavor with way less effort.

Try it once, and you’ll be hooked on how quick and delicious dinner can be!

Adam

Quick & Easy Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Looking for a lightning-fast, family-approved dinner? This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is the answer! 🐝🥦🍚 It’s packed with bold flavor, ready in just 20 minutes, and made with budget-friendly ground beef for a fuss-free spin on the classic beef and broccoli. Juicy, saucy, and just the right balance of sweet and salty, this dish is perfect for those nights when you need something satisfying but simple. Serve it over steamed rice, noodles, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥩 Beef & Veggies

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger optional

🍯 Honey Garlic Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium if preferred
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for slurry
• Pinch of red pepper flakes optional

🌿 Garnishes (Optional)

• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Method

 

Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add Aromatics & Broccoli

1. Add garlic and ginger (if using) to the skillet.
2. Stir in broccoli and cook for 3–5 minutes, until just tender.
3. Add a splash of water and cover briefly to steam broccoli if needed.

Step 3: Make & Add the Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
2. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and broccoli.
3. Stir the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and add to the pan.
4. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.

Step 4: Serve

1. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
2. Serve hot over cooked rice, noodles, or veggies.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Spicy Kick: Add sriracha or extra chili flakes

Low-Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles

Extra Veggies: Stir in bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots

Protein Swap: Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles

Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and check your hoisin brand

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days

Freezer: Freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months

Reheat: Microwave or stir-fry in a pan until hot

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes—just thaw and drain it well before adding.

Can I double the sauce?
Absolutely, if you like extra saucy stir-fry.

Do I need sesame oil?
It adds authentic flavor, but you can skip it if necessary.

Can I prep this ahead?
Yes—chop broccoli and mix the sauce a day ahead.

Is hoisin necessary?
It adds depth, but you can use more soy sauce or add brown sugar instead.

What kind of ground beef is best?
85% lean gives the best balance of flavor and fat.

How spicy is it?
Mild—adjust red pepper flakes to taste.

Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes—use tofu crumbles or a plant-based meat substitute.

Is this freezer-friendly?
Definitely—just store in portioned containers.

Best way to reheat?
Microwave with a splash of water or reheat on the stovetop.

🏁 Conclusion
This Honey Garlic Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is your new weeknight MVP—flavor-packed, super simple, and made in one skillet. 🍯🥦❤️ Whether you’re meal-prepping or cooking last-minute, this dish delivers takeout flavor with way less effort.

Try it once, and you’ll be hooked on how quick and delicious dinner can be!