Korean Beef and Broccoli (Printable Version)

A quick 25-minute Asian-inspired dish combining savory ground beef, crisp broccoli, and sweet bell peppers in a flavorful sesame sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Sauce

01 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free Tamari
02 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
03 - ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
04 - ¼ teaspoon rice vinegar
05 - ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
06 - Pinch ground ginger

→ Beef & Vegetables

07 - ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - ⅓ pound ground beef
09 - 1 small clove garlic, minced
10 - ½ small red bell pepper, chopped
11 - 1 cup broccoli florets
12 - 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
13 - ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
14 - ½ cup steamed rice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in minced garlic.
03 - Add chopped red bell pepper and broccoli florets to the pan. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until sauce is warmed through and coats the ingredients evenly.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl over steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use lean ground beef to prevent the dish from becoming too greasy
02 - Season the beef with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor
03 - Be careful not to overcook the vegetables to maintain their texture
04 - Fresh ginger root provides better depth of flavor than dried powder if available