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Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli Bowls

This 20-minute Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe features savory caramelized lean ground beef simmered in a sticky sweet soy, ginger, and sesame glaze tossed with tender-crisp broccoli florets. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and high-protein meal prep!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Savory Garlic Ginger Sauce
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar packed, or pure honey
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce optional for gentle heat
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch whisked with 2 tbsp cold water slurry
Skillet Beef & Broccoli
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 lean
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger root peeled and finely grated
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp water for steam-cooking broccoli
  • 1 tbsp neutral avocado oil or vegetable oil
For Serving & Garnish
  • 3 cups warm steamed Jasmine or white rice
  • 2 stalks green onions (scallions) thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 4 large jammy soft-boiled eggs optional, halved

Method
 

  1. Whisk the sauce ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, dark brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and the cornstarch-water slurry until completely dissolved.
  2. Steam-sear the broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes until vibrant emerald green and crisp-tender. Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
  3. Brown the ground beef: Return the skillet to high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes without over-stirring so the beef develops deeply caramelized, crispy browned edges. Drain excess fat if desired.
  4. Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger. Cook with the browned beef for 60 seconds until intensely fragrant.
  5. Thicken sauce and combine: Pour the whisked sauce over the sizzling ground beef. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes as the sauce bubbles, turns glossy, and coats every morsel of meat. Return the steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss for 1 minute until warmed through and coated in the sticky glaze.
  6. Assemble and serve: Divide warm steamed jasmine rice among 4 bowls. Spoon generous mounds of glossy Korean beef and broccoli over the rice. Top each bowl with a jammy soft-boiled egg, sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 4.2mg

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