Sticky Teriyaki Beef & Broccoli

Savory ground beef and crisp broccoli florets coated in a homemade sticky teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy white rice for a classic Asian-inspired bowl.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 45 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $2.49/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• stir-fry
• healthy
• savory
• sweet
• quick
• crowd-pleaser

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1.5 pound broccoli florets (fresh)
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch slurry (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water)
• 2.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice: In a medium pot, combine 2 1/2 cups uncooked white rice, 5 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to make the teriyaki sauce.
5. Add the broccoli florets to the beef mixture in the skillet. Pour in half of the teriyaki sauce (reserve remaining half for later). Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining teriyaki sauce. Pour the thickened sauce over the beef and broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
7. Serve the sticky teriyaki beef and broccoli over the cooked white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 26.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 65.2 g
• Fat: 13 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 880 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Sugar: 22.1 g
• Cholesterol: 40 mg