Teriyaki Ground Beef
A quick and flavorful dish featuring ground beef cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce with fresh vegetables, perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup matchstick cut carrots
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar for the sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 8 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- While the beef cooks, whisk together brown sugar, ginger, garlic, mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, broth, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Once the beef is browned, drain excess fat if necessary. Add scallions, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir well and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or scallions if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.