Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
A quick and hearty dish combining savory Korean flavors with crisp broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Cooked rice for serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned.
- Stir in the soy sauce and brown sugar; let the mixture bubble for 2-3 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the broccoli; it should remain bright green and slightly crisp. For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or chilies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg