Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe

5 from 55 votes

Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe makes tender ground beef and crunchy broccoli florets tossed in a sweet and savory sesame soy sauce, all on top of rice.

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Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Servings:

Calories: 560kcal

Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

Large skillet or wok
Spatula
Small bowl

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
¼ cup brown sugar
4 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon Gochujang optional or to taste (can use sriracha)
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cups cooked rice for serving
sesame seeds optional, for serving

Instructions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until well-browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. It will naturally release some fat, so just spoon out or drain the excess liquid using a strainer if needed.
1 pound ground beef
Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water in a pot for approximately 4 minutes.
3 cups broccoli florets
Add cornstarch to the beef. Stir and cook until it turns crispy, about 3 minutes.
1 tablespoon cornstarch
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic cloves, sesame oil, and gochujang until sugar is dissolved. Pour this soy sauce mixture over the beef and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari, ¼ cup brown sugar, 4 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon Gochujang
Add the broccoli, stir, and continue to cook 2-3 more minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
3 cups cooked rice, sesame seeds

Notes

Pro tips

Did you know that you can cook the rice and broccoli together? Some rice cookers have a steamer basket on top of them, so you can steam the broccoli as you cook the rice. Start steaming when the rice is 4-5 minutes shy from being fully cooked.
For meal prep, portion rice and broccoli beef into microwave safe containers. Let cool to room temperature before storing. They will keep well in the refrigerator for 3 days, while in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Recipe FAQs

How do you cook ground beef without drying it out?

The key is to cook the ground beef on medium to high heat in the shortest amount of time until it's no longer pink. When the dish is done, take it off the heat immediately so that the ground beef doesn't dry out.

Is beef and broccoli good for you?

Yes! When consumed in moderation, beef is a good source of protein. Broccoli is an excellent source of nutrients including vitamin C, potassium, and iron.

How long is leftover ground beef good for?

Leftover cooked beef, such as this Korean beef and broccoli, will keep well in the refrigerator for 3 days.

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