Description
This savory teriyaki beef and broccoli is quick, easy, and packed with flavor! The tender beef, charred broccoli, and rich teriyaki sauce come together perfectly, served over rice with a creamy, spicy yum yum sauce. A perfect 30-minute meal for busy weeknights! 😍
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
🥦 12 oz broccoli florets
🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
🥩 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
🫚 1” piece ginger, minced (optional)
🥢 1 cup teriyaki sauce
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
🥣 ¼ cup (60g) light mayo
🌶️ 1 ½ tbsp (23g) Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
🍯 1 tbsp (21g) honey
🍚 1 tbsp (15g) rice vinegar
🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder
For Serving:
🍚 Rice or cauliflower rice
🌿 Toasted sesame seeds & sliced scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Yum Yum Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Set aside while you prepare the stir-fry.
2️⃣ Cook the Broccoli
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli and let it sear without touching for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef
- In the same skillet, heat ½ tbsp olive oil and add ground beef.
- Let it brown on one side before breaking it apart.
- Cook until fully browned.
4️⃣ Add Flavor
- Create a small center well in the pan and add the remaining ½ tbsp oil, then stir in garlic & ginger.
- Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then mix with the beef.
5️⃣ Add Teriyaki & Broccoli
- Pour in the teriyaki sauce, stir everything together, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the broccoli back to the pan, stir to coat, and turn off the heat.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.
- Drizzle with yum yum sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds & scallions.
Notes
🔥 Spicy? Add red pepper flakes or extra Sriracha!
🥕 More veggies? Add bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas.
🥑 Low-carb? Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
🍗 Different protein? Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken!
A savory, sweet, and satisfying meal that’s ready in 30 minutes! Who’s making this teriyaki beef and broccoli tonight? 😍🥢