Description
Sizzling ground beef teriyaki stir fry blends Japanese-inspired flavors with quick weeknight convenience. Savory meat mingles with glossy sauce, delivering a mouthwatering meal packed with umami that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4–5 green onions, chopped
Teriyaki Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Blend teriyaki sauce components thoroughly and reserve to the side.
- Warm sesame oil in a spacious skillet or wok at medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Introduce ground beef and sauté until completely browned and crumbly, approximately 6-8 minutes, eliminating any surplus grease.
- Incorporate broccoli florets, sliced green onions, and julienned carrots into the meat mixture.
- Rapidly stir-fry vegetables until they transform to a vibrant, crisp-tender state, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and cascade prepared teriyaki sauce across the skillet, gently mixing to ensure comprehensive coating of meat and vegetables.
- Allow mixture to simmer gently, permitting sauce to caramelize and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer directly to serving plates, presenting over steamed rice or as a standalone dish.
Notes
- Boost protein by adding tofu or edamame for a vegetarian twist without compromising flavor intensity.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling additional salt in teriyaki sauce preparation.
- Enhance vegetable variety by incorporating bell peppers, snap peas, or zucchini for extra nutritional diversity and colorful presentation.
- Meal prep friendly: This dish stores well in refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it perfect for quick lunches or busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg