Description
Satisfy your cravings with these Honey Garlic Ground Beef Bowls. Featuring lean ground beef, honey, soy sauce, and vibrant veggies, this dish makes for a delightful dinner that’s both easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. lean ground beef 93/7
- 2 tsp. oil or butter (10g)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (80g)
- 2 tbsp. honey (42g)
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp. corn starch
- 1 cup shredded or matchstick carrots (110g)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (270g) small or roughly chopped
- for serving: cooked rice, roasted or mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes
- for topping: chopped green onions, crushed red pepper or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking into tiny crumbles with a wooden spoon or meat masher until browned, about 6–8 minutes, and stir in the minced garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and corn starch.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir, bringing it to a simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Stir in the shredded carrots and chopped broccoli, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mixture as is or with cooked rice, roasted potatoes, or sweet potatoes.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper to the beef while cooking.
Feel free to substitute chicken or tofu for the ground beef for a different protein option.
Make it a complete meal by serving over rice or mixing in extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
