Korean Beef and Broccoli

Name: Korean Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 pound ground beef (90% lean); 1.5 pound broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces); 6 cup riced cauliflower; 0.25 cup gluten-free tamari; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced); 0.5 cup beef broth (low-sodium, gluten-free); 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (Korean gochugaru or crushed red pepper); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted); 0.5 teaspoon salt

Savory lean ground beef simmered with garlic, ginger, and sesame, tossed with tender-crisp broccoli and served over cauliflower rice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Korean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.34/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb
Low-Calorie
High-Protein
Halal

Ingredients

2 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1.5 pound broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
6 cup riced cauliflower
0.25 cup gluten-free tamari
1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
0.5 cup beef broth (low-sodium, gluten-free)
1 teaspoon red chili flakes (Korean gochugaru or crushed red pepper)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free tamari, beef broth, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and Korean red chili flakes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and no pink remains, reaching 160°F. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef, then add the fresh broccoli florets. Cover the skillet with a lid and let steam over medium heat for 4 minutes until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
Place the riced cauliflower in a covered microwave-safe dish with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, cooking on high for 4 minutes until tender and hot.
Season the beef and broccoli with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Uncover and toss for 1 minute to coat thoroughly in the glossy pan juices.
Serve the saucy beef and broccoli over warm cauliflower rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

A quick lid-steam cooks the broccoli directly in the flavorful sauce without extra pans.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 376
Protein: 37.9 g
Carbohydrates: 14.6 g
Fat: 18 g
Fiber: 8.3 g
Sodium: 1082 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 97 mg