Sesame Beef with Broccoli

Tender beef and broccoli, shimmering in a soy, sesame, and garlic-infused sauce. The balance of flavor and texture in this dish makes it a delight to eat - juicy beef, tender-crisp broccoli, satiny sauce, and crunchy sesame seeds.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Diet Gluten Free, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword asian food, ground beef, teriyaki sauce

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 238kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

2/3 cup beef broth or water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups fresh broccoli florets blanched or steamed until crisp-tender, or frozen broccoli, thawed
2 cups cooked rice of choice
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds* for serving
Chopped green onions for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the broth (or water) soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the soy sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Add the broccoli to the beef and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
Spoon the beef mixture over the rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
*You can find toasted sesame seeds next to the regular sesame seeds in the spice aisle. If you’d rather toast them yourself, add the raw seeds to a dry skillet and set the pan over medium heat. Cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan frequently.

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