Description
This Meal Prep Ground Beef Teriyaki is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring savory ground beef and fresh vegetables coated in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for meal prepping, it delivers a satisfying balance of sweet and savory flavors, combined with tender broccoli, onion, and bell pepper. Enjoy it served over steamed rice for a complete and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Cooked rice, for serving
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Thickening Mixture
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves completely; set aside.
- Mix Cornstarch Slurry: In another small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth to create a thickening slurry; set aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, and cook until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in broccoli florets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they turn vibrant green and are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the beef and vegetables, mixing thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Thicken Sauce: Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the dish for added flavor and texture.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately over cooked rice or portion into meal prep containers for easy reheating and lunches throughout the week.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- Adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce by varying the amount of brown sugar and soy sauce according to taste.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Vegetables can be swapped or added; snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms would work well.
- Make sure to drain excess fat after browning the beef to avoid greasy dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
