30-Minute Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
This 30-minute Korean ground beef and broccoli is a fast, flavor-packed weeknight dinner made with lean ground beef, garlic, soy sauce, and a lightly sweet sesame glaze. Served over rice with tender broccoli, it’s a simple, satisfying meal that comes together quickly without sacrificing depth.
Calories 610kcal
Equipment
- Wok I like to use a wok for this recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- 3 sliced green onions for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns. Drain off excess grease.
- Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well. Reduce the heat and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Spoon over warm rice, add steamed broccoli, and finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Patient Cook's Notes: Feel free to switch the ground beef to ground turkey and/or something leaner. The recipe will be great with whatever ground meat you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcal | Protein: 35g | Fiber: 3g