1-Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients Gather and chop all your items first, like mincing the garlic and chopping the broccoli, to avoid any delays. This step takes about 8 minutes and sets you up for success. Having everything ready helps maintain that easy flow when you’re cooking.

2-Step 2: Heat and Cook the Base Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then toss in the minced garlic and chopped white onion. Cook until the onion turns translucent, which takes about 1-2 minutes, to build a flavorful base for your stir fry. This easy step infuses the dish with aroma and keeps the honey garlic ground beef stir fry tasting fresh.

3-Step 3: Add and Brown the Beef Next, add the 1 lb lean ground beef to the pan and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until it’s no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes, and remove any excess grease if needed. For a link to another beef idea, check out our cheesy beef casserole recipe for more ways to enjoy ground beef.

4-Step 4: Incorporate the Vegetables Stir in the 3 cups broccoli florets and cook until they’re slightly soft but still crisp, around 3-4 minutes. This adds a healthy crunch and keeps the dish colorful and nutritious. It’s a great spot to think about adding extras like carrots for variety.

5-Step 5: Finish with Sauce and Serve Pour in the 1 cup honey garlic sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything heats through and the broccoli is tender. Serve the mixture over 4 cups of cooked rice for a complete meal. The total cook time is about 20 minutes, making the whole process around 28 minutes from start to finish.