Sticky Garlic Beef Stir-Fry Meal Prep

A quick and flavour-packed meal prep recipe featuring sticky garlic beef, perfectly cooked jasmine rice, and vibrant steamed broccoli. Just 10 simple ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes, and designed to hold its flavour and texture for days. Perfect for balanced, high-protein weekday lunches or dinners.

Sticky Garlic Beef Meal Prep

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 584kcal
Servings: 5 Portions

Ingredients

Beef & Garlic Sauce

  • 800 g Beef Mince 10% Fat
  • 4 Garlic Clove Minced
  • 100 g Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 40 g Honey
  • 15 ml Peanut Oil
  • Salt & Pepper

Jasmine Rice

  • 300 g Jasmine Rice Washed
  • 500 ml Cold Water
  • Salt

Broccoli

  • 1 head Broccoli Trimmed

Method

Cook the rice

  • Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Place the rice into a saucepan with the cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it steam for 4 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff and set aside.

Prepare the broccoli

  • Cut the broccoli into evenly sized florets. Trim off the woody end of the stem, peel away the tough outer layer (optional), and slice the tender inner stem into thin rounds. Steam all parts over boiling water for 4–5 minutes until just tender and vibrant. Set aside uncovered.

Make the sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic and ground white pepper until fully combined. Set aside.

Cook the beef

  • Heat the neutral oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and a small pinch of salt. Let it sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then break it up and continue cooking for 7–8 minutes until evenly browned.

Add the sauce & Broccoli

  • Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the beef and add the broccoli. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and coat the beef and broccoli in a glossy glaze.

Assemble

  • Portion into five containers. Let cool slightly before placing on the lids. Dig in.
Chef's Tips
Let the beef sear undisturbed for that first minute before breaking it apart, as written — that initial contact time is what builds some browning and flavour, rather than steaming it the moment it hits the pan.
Keep the sauce reduction to the 2 minutes stated and don't step away — honey-based sauces catch and burn quickly once they start reducing, so it's worth watching closely rather than multitasking here.
Steam the broccoli just until tender-crisp in that 4–5 minute window — it goes back into the hot pan briefly at the end to pick up the glaze, so slightly undercooking it now is what stops it turning mushy by the time it's tossed through.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months, in an airtight container.
Reheat with a small splash of water to retain moisture, either in the microwave or a pan over medium heat, tossing gently until hot through. Thaw frozen portions in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving 400gCalories 584kcalCarbohydrates 63gProtein 51gFat 14gSaturated Fat 5.4gPolyunsaturated Fat 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 100mgSodium 919mgPotassium 430mgFiber 4gSugar 8gVitamin A 1280IUVitamin C 80.3mgCalcium 66mgIron 1.5mg

The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion. 

Recipe Notes

Storage Instructions

Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 4 months. Allow the meals to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating or freezing to prevent excess moisture buildup.

Reheating Instructions

For best results, reheat in the microwave. Add a splash of water over the rice and beef to maintain moisture, then cover and heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through until piping hot. If reheating from frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating.

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