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Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli Bowl

A quick and easy 20-minute stir fry featuring ground beef and broccoli tossed in a sweet and savory soy-ginger garlic sauce served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Korean-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 cup carrots shredded or julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
Sauce
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Serving
  • 4 cups white rice cooked
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled.
  3. Add minced garlic and sesame oil to the beef; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add broccoli and carrots to the pan. You can add a splash of water and cover to steam for 3 mins.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and veggies. Stir well.
  6. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  7. Serve hot over steamed white rice.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For extra veggies, add bell peppers or snap peas. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.