I know how much we all appreciate quick weeknight meals that are packed with flavor. Today, I’m sharing two fantastic ground beef teriyaki recipes that are super easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with your family. These dishes bring that wonderful sweet and sticky teriyaki taste right to your kitchen.
Whether you’re looking for a hearty rice bowl or a meal loaded with fresh broccoli, I’ve got you covered. These recipes use simple ingredients and come together in no time, making your dinner planning a breeze.
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- 1. Easy Ground Beef Teriyaki Rice Bowls
- 2. Easy Teriyaki Ground Beef And Broccoli With Yum Yum Sauce
Easy Ground Beef Teriyaki Rice Bowls
These ground beef teriyaki rice bowls are a delicious and quick dinner idea perfect for any busy night. You get flavorful ground beef coated in a sweet, sticky sauce, all served over warm, fluffy rice.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Teriyaki Ground Beef
- Lean Ground Beef: Using lean ground beef means you’ll have less fat to drain, which makes your prep time faster.
- Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: You can easily make your own teriyaki sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for a taste you control.
What You Need for Teriyaki Beef Bowls
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Cooked white rice for serving
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
⏱️ Time: 20 minutes🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make Ground Beef Teriyaki Rice Bowls
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
Brown your ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once it’s fully browned, make sure to drain any excess fat from the pan.
Step 2: Create the Teriyaki Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and minced garlic. Pour this sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Bring it to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened nicely and coats the beef. Serve hot over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
📝 Final Note
Store any leftover ground beef teriyaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It’s great for meal prep!
Easy Teriyaki Ground Beef And Broccoli With Yum Yum Sauce
This recipe offers a simple and satisfying ground beef and broccoli meal, all coated in a wonderful teriyaki sauce. The special touch of creamy yum yum sauce really makes it stand out.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli
- Fresh Broccoli Florets: Cut your broccoli into small, even pieces so it cooks evenly and quickly in the pan.
- Don’t Skip the Yum Yum Sauce: This creamy, slightly tangy sauce adds a lovely contrast to the sweet teriyaki. It’s easy to make!
What You Need for Teriyaki Beef with Broccoli
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
- For Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- For Yum Yum Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp water
⏱️ Time: 25 minutes🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make Ground Beef and Broccoli with Yum Yum Sauce
Step 1: Cook Beef and Broccoli
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until it’s browned. Drain any fat. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Step 2: Sauce and Serve
While the beef and broccoli cook, whisk together all the teriyaki sauce ingredients (soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and cornstarch slurry) in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli in the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats everything. In a separate small bowl, whisk together all Yum Yum sauce ingredients. Serve the teriyaki beef and broccoli warm, drizzled with the Yum Yum sauce.
📝 Final Note
For an even quicker weeknight option, you can use frozen broccoli. Just make sure to add it directly to the pan with the beef and cook until tender.
