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Honey Garlic Ground Beef Rice Bowls

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These honey garlic ground beef rice bowls are a quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight dinner featuring lean ground beef, crisp broccoli, and a sticky-sweet homemade sauce over fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Asian-inspired comfort food is customizable and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (about 8 oz)
  • 4 cups cooked rice (Jasmine, basmati, or brown)
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients: mince garlic and ginger, cut broccoli into small florets, slice green onions, and measure sauce ingredients. If using uncooked rice, start cooking it first (about 20 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Set both aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
  4. Add broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. For softer broccoli, add 2 tablespoons water and cover for 2-3 minutes. Broccoli should be bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir well to coat and let bubble for 1 minute.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry and drizzle into the skillet. Stir constantly as the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute. Add a splash of water if sauce is too thick.
  7. Scoop 1 cup cooked rice into each bowl. Top with honey garlic ground beef and broccoli. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve hot. Optionally, drizzle with extra sauce or add sriracha for heat.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat for dietary needs. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for variety. Keep rice and beef separate for meal prep to avoid soggy rice. For extra crunch, top with chopped peanuts or cashews. Adjust sauce sweetness or tang to taste.

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