1-First, start by mixing the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth, then stir in 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger to make your savory sauce. This sets the foundation for that flavorful finish. Next, season the 1 1/4 pounds of ground beef with 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic salt, onion powder, celery salt, and black pepper.

2-Browning the Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned ground beef. Cook until browned and fully done, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks this takes about 5-7 minutes. Once ready, drain any excess fat and set the beef aside to keep it tender and not greasy, as per expert tips for stir-fries.

3-After that, deglaze the skillet with 1/3 cup dry white wine or beef broth, letting it reduce for a minute to build layers of flavor. Now, it’s time for the veggies stir-fry the 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup green beans, 8 ounces mushrooms, 1 small sliced yellow onion, and 1 diced rib of celery for about 3 minutes until they start to soften. Add the 1/2 cup julienned carrots and 1/2 sliced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes to keep everything crisp.

4-Finishing and Serving: Pour in the sauce mixture, bring it to a boil, and let it thicken with the cornstarch slurry for a glossy coat on your ingredients. Finally, return the beef to the skillet, heat everything through for a couple of minutes, and serve over 3 cups of cooked rice. This step ensures the dish is hot and harmonious, perfect for a family meal.