Description
This Teriyaki Ground Beef & Broccoli Bowl is a delicious and easy-to-make Asian-inspired meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender ground beef is cooked with garlic, ginger, and a savory teriyaki sauce, then combined with crisp broccoli florets and served over steamed rice. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this dish is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil and ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Prepare Broccoli: Steam or microwave broccoli until just tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Stir broccoli into the beef mixture and cook for another minute. Serve over warm rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.
- Add shredded carrots or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Meal-preps well for 3–4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
