Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli (30 Minute Recipe) - Miss in the Kitchen (2024)

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Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delicious meal that comes together in about 30 minutes! Great flavors that the whole family can agree on. A great weeknight dinner to add to your menu!

If you are looking for something to make with ground beef, this Korean Beef is a great recipe made delicious Asian flavors and it couldn’t be any easier.

I’m always on the lookout for super easy ground beef recipes and this delicious Korean ground beef stir fry is a new favorite. I have made it two weeks in a row and there was not a drop left either time. It’s a rare thing that we repeat a meal that often but it is one of the best things when you need an easy recipe.

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Ingredients for Easy Korean Beef Recipe

  • lean ground beef or ground chuck
  • fresh garlic
  • soy sauce
  • orange juice
  • brown sugar
  • toasted sesame oil
  • cornstarch
  • cooked rice – white rice or brown rice
  • broccoli
  • green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

How to Make Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

  1. Simply cook lean ground beef, or ground chuck, stirring with a wooden spoon until browned in a large skillet. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Meanwhile cook your rice and broccoli.
  1. In a medium size bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch and garlic.
  2. Pour sauce over browned meat. Simmer ground beef mixture for about 5 minutes.
  3. Serve Korean beef over cooked rice with broccoli. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and it’s ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

Quick Korean beef bowls can be topped with a fried egg and served with an egg roll or add this Thai Cucumber Salad for a delicious dinner. It’s one of our go-to recipes to get a meal on the dinner table in 30 minutes.

Recipe Notes and Variations for Korean Beef

  • Ground Turkey: Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef if desired.
  • Rice: Use cauliflower rice if preferred.
  • Vegetables: Add julienned carrots, sliced onions, bok choy or your favorite stir fry vegetables to make Korean Beef Bowls.
  • Spices: Ground ginger or fresh ginger is a great addition to the sauce. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Sauce: We like extra sauce and sometimes will double the flavorful sauce.
  • Lettuce Wraps: Spoon the meat mixture into butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce with carrots for a family favorite.
  • Korean Beef Tacos: Use flour tortillas filled with the flavorful beef.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Cook over medium heat in a pan, stirring often until heated through.

Getting dinner on the table can be a challenge. I often stare into the refrigerator hoping for some kind of inspiration when I don’t have anything planned. What I love about thisKorean Beefand Broccoli is that it comes together quickly, making it a wonderful recipe for busy weeknights.

If you love this Recipeas much as I do, please leave a comment anda five star review, and be sure to help me share on Pinterest!

Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli

Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delicious meal that comes together in about 30 minutes! Great flavors that the whole family can agree on. A great weeknight dinner to add to your menu!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, Korean beef, super easy ground beef recipe

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 558kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or ground chuck
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 cups of cooked rice
  • 3 cups steamed broccoli
  • 2 sliced green onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Add ground beef to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking into small pieces. Drain excess grease if needed.

  • Add garlic and stir to combine.

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, sesame oil and cornstarch.

  • Pour over ground beef, stirring to combine. Lower heat to simmer and cook 5 minutes.

  • Serve over rice with broccoli and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g

Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli (30 Minute Recipe) - Miss in the Kitchen (2024)

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