This Ground Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Tastes Just Like Takeout!

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable and still provide good flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium options are healthier for those monitoring salt intake.

Take the broccoli and remove the thick stem, keeping only the small florets.

Prepare the honey garlic sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red chili flakes in a bowl.

Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of water with cornstarch in a separate bowl.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add diced onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

Add ground beef to the pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, seasoning with salt and pepper until browned.

Add chopped garlic to the beef and cook for an additional 30 to 45 seconds.

Add the broccoli florets to the pan along with 1/4 cup of water, cover with a lid, and steam for 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove the lid and check the broccoli for doneness; it should be bright green.

Pour the honey garlic sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture and stir everything together.

Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan, mix well, and let it simmer for another 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the cooktop, letting it sit for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to settle and thicken further.

Plate the dish and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.

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