📋 Ingredients:
- 1 lb (16 oz) ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
2️⃣ Add garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the beef and stir well.
4️⃣ Add broccoli florets and optional red bell pepper slices. Stir to coat with the sauce. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, until broccoli is tender-crisp.
5️⃣ Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
6️⃣ Serve hot over cooked rice.
⏱ Time Estimates:
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes