Description
A quick and easy recipe for Teriyaki Ground Beef and Broccoli, a flavorful Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a simple weeknight meal. Tender ground beef cooked with broccoli in a savory teriyaki sauce, served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Broccoli:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Transfer broccoli to a plate and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the ground beef. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the beef and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Add the broccoli back to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 1 more minute. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired, then serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
