Description
This Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines savory ground beef with crisp broccoli in a delicious sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste, optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
For Serving:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger.
- Make the sauce: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and gochujang. Simmer.
- Cook broccoli: Add broccoli and cook until tender-crisp.
- Thicken sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra convenience, use frozen broccoli—just thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with rice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
