Description
This Teriyaki Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal combining tender ground beef and vibrant broccoli florets coated in a savory teriyaki sauce. Enhanced by a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy yum yum sauce, this dish is served over rice or cauliflower rice for a balanced and satisfying dinner packed with taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Yum Yum Sauce
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Garnishes
- Scallions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Broccoli: 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 rich dark green. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the ground beef. Let it sear undisturbed for a couple of minutes before breaking it apart. Continue cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger (if using) to the beef and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring the beef absorbs the flavors.
- Simmer with Teriyaki Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and infuse into the beef.
- Combine Broccoli: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet and stir thoroughly to combine with the beef and teriyaki sauce. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Prepare Yum Yum Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the light mayo, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Spoon the teriyaki beef and broccoli over a bed of cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Drizzle generously with yum yum sauce and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in yum yum sauce to suit your heat preference.
- For a soy-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy-based teriyaki sauce.
- Make extra yum yum sauce to use as a dip or salad dressing.
- Cauliflower rice keeps this dish low-carb and gluten-free.
