Ingredients
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- Β½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Β½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 93% lean
- Β½ medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large head broccoli
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 medium scallions
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth
- Heat Pan: Add sesame oil to large deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef and chopped onion, stirring occasionally until meat is almost cooked through (5 minutes)
- Add Sauce: Pour in prepared sauce, stir to combine, and cook for 1 minute until thickened
- Finish Dish: Add blanched broccoli and cook 1 more minute until heated through
- Serve: Divide among 4 plates over rice if desired, top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions
Notes
- Blanch broccoli beforehand to maintain bright green color and perfect texture
- Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease from diluting the sauce
- Don’t overcook – the residual heat will finish cooking everything perfectly
- Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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