Description
A quick and flavorful Teriyaki Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender broccoli florets are charred and combined with savory ground beef simmered in a rich teriyaki sauce, served over rice and topped with a spicy, sweet yum yum sauce for an extra kick.
Ingredients
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Main 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 cup cooked rice (or cauliflower rice)
- Scallions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Yum Yum Sauce
- 1/4 cup light mayo
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes, allowing one side to char. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender and a deep green color. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground beef and allow it to sear without stirring for a few minutes to develop a browned crust. Then break it apart and continue cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger, if using, to the browned beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Simmer with Teriyaki Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat all the meat, then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine Broccoli and Beef: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet and stir together with the beef and sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well coated.
- Prepare Yum Yum Sauce: While the beef and broccoli finish cooking, whisk together the light mayo, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Spoon the teriyaki ground beef and broccoli over cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Drizzle generously with the yum yum sauce and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a soy-free option, use a soy-free teriyaki sauce or substitute with coconut aminos.
- Optional garlic and ginger add extra aroma but can be omitted if preferred.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in yum yum sauce to control spice level.
- Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb alternative to regular rice.
- Make sure to brown the beef well for maximum flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
