Honey Garlic Beef & Broccoli in 25 Minutes

By Mia Park

October 3, 2025

Busy weeknight? This honey garlic ground beef and broccoli is your answer. Sweet, savory, and ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort dinner that tastes like takeout—without leaving home.

Prep Time: 10 Min

1 pound ground beef 3 cups broccoli florets 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

Cook Time: 15 Min

Ingredients

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Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.

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Step 2

While beef cooks, steam broccoli until just tender but still bright green.

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Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil.

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Step 4

Pour the sauce over the cooked beef. Stir and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

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