Description
A quick and easy recipe for Teriyaki Ground Beef and Broccoli, a flavorful Asian stir-fry dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish features savory ground beef cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce with tender broccoli, served over rice and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
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Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Cooked rice for serving
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
- Add the Teriyaki Sauce: Stir in the prepared teriyaki sauce, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam or microwave broccoli until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Stir broccoli and sesame oil into the beef mixture. Serve over rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- This dish is ideal for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
