Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
This **Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli** recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner that’s ready in just **20 minutes**! Made with savory-sweet ground beef, crisp broccoli, and a delicious Korean-inspired sauce, this dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- - Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- #### **For the Beef & Broccoli**
- - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- - 3 cups broccoli florets
- - 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
- #### **For the Korean Sauce**
- - 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- - 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water for thickening
Instructions
- #### **Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef**
- Heat oil in a large skillet over **medium-high heat**.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about **5 minutes**.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- #### **Step 2: Add Aromatics & Sauce**
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for **1 minute** until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and stir well.
- #### **Step 3: Add Broccoli & Simmer**
- Add broccoli florets and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Cover and let simmer for **3-4 minutes**, until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir it into the pan to thicken the sauce.
- #### **Step 4: Serve & Enjoy**
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.