Description
This Teriyaki Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors, ideal for busy weeknights. With tender ground beef, charred broccoli, and a rich homemade teriyaki sauce, this quick and easy dish is topped with creamy yum yum sauce for extra flavor. Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice for a meal your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 oz broccoli florets
1 pound ground beef
1-inch piece ginger, minced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 cup teriyaki sauce (soy-free or regular)
1/4 cup light mayo (for yum yum sauce)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for yum yum sauce)
1 tablespoon honey (for yum yum sauce)
1 tablespoon sriracha (for yum yum sauce)
1 cup cooked rice (or cauliflower rice)
Scallions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Instructions:
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing one side to char. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the broccoli turns a dark green. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and brown the ground beef. Allow the beef to sear before breaking it apart, cooking thoroughly.
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Add the minced garlic and ginger (if using) to the beef, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in the teriyaki sauce, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to coat the beef evenly.
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Add the broccoli back into the pan and stir to combine with the beef and sauce. Let everything heat together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the yum yum sauce: mayo, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha.
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Serve the teriyaki beef and broccoli over rice or cauliflower rice, topping with a generous drizzle of yum yum sauce. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more sriracha to the yum yum sauce or sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the beef mixture.
- Use fresh broccoli for the best texture, but frozen broccoli can be used if necessary.
- Lean ground turkey can be substituted for the ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
