Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delicious meal that comes together in about 30 minutes! Great flavors that the whole family can agree on. A great weeknight dinner to add to your menu!
Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
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I'm always on the lookout for super easy ground beef recipes and this one is a new favorite. I have made it two weeks in a row and there was not a drop left either time. It's a rare thing that we have the same thing two weeks in a row.
How to Make Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli:
Simply cook lean ground beef, or ground chuck until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Meanwhile cook your rice and broccoli.
When ground beef is browned, you will stir in a quick sauce made from orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch and garlic. Simmer ground beef mixture for about 5 minutes and it's ready to serve.
Getting dinner on the table can be a challenge. I often stare into the refrigerator hoping for some kind of inspiration when I don't have anything planned. What I love about this Korean Beef and Broccoli is that it takes virtually no planning ahead.
Super Easy Ground Beef Recipes to Try:
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You can't go wrong with these Dr Pepper Barbecue Sloppy Joes, always a crowd favorite. Ravioli Sauce is perfect for frozen ravioli or tortellini and comes together in one pot!
This Cheeseburger Gnocchi Soup is one of my favorites, it is so hearty and delicious. If you are into taco Tuesday like I am, this Zesty Taco Bake or Cheesy Ground Beef Taquitos are always delicious options!
If you are into slow cooker meals, this Teriyaki Steak is beyond amazing and great for busy weeknights!
More 30 Minute Meals to Try:
Quick and easy dinners are my thing. Easy Tortellini Soup and Italian Gnocchi Soup are both flavorful and delicious. My family goes crazy for this Creamy Balsamic Chicken Skillet. The kids really love this Pizza Pasta Skillet and it is crazy-good. Taco Stroganoff from Julie's Eats & Treats is amazing!
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Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli
Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli is a delicious meal that comes together in about 30 minutes! Great flavors that the whole family can agree on. A great weeknight dinner to add to your menu!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or ground chuck
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups of cooked rice
- 3 cups steamed broccoli
- 2 sliced green onions for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking into small pieces. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add garlic and stir to combine.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, sesame oil and cornstarch.
- Pour over ground beef, stirring to combine. Lower heat to simmer and cook 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice with broccoli and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 558Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1322mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 3gSugar: 18gProtein: 44g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
Jennifer
I love Korean Anything. I will be trying this soon. Question: Is the cornstarch mixed in with gthe sauce ingredients in Step 5, and then poured over the cooked beef and garlic? I can't see anywhere else where it would go. tia. Thanks for a great recipe!
Milisa
Hi Jennifer,
Yes you add it with the sauce ingredients, thanks for letting me know. I have that updated. I hope you get the chance to try it.
~Milisa
Christina
Is this store bought orange juice? or fresh squeezed?
Milisa
Hi Christina,
I used store bought but either is fine.
~Milisa
Rebecca Myers
Tried this last night, and it was great, and simple, too!! Thanks so much!
Milisa
So glad you enjoyed it!
~Milisa
Stephanie
Hello,
What can I substitute the Sesame oil for, I have an allergy to sesame.
Milisa
Hi Stephanie,
You can just skip the sesame oil, it will still be delicious.
~ Milisa
Lauren
I have been so tired of hamburger helper or meatballs... this was a refreshing recipe to start off other ways to use ground beef! I didn't have sesame oil and I used 2 oranges for the juice, but this was SOOO good!
Milisa
Hi Lauren,
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by to let me know. I love that it's so easy and never one complaint.
~ Milisa
Debra
I absolutely LOVE Korean dishes anyway. This is on top of the list ❤
Meredith Means
Have you subbed fried rice before?
Amy
Does the nutrition only account for the beef?
Milisa
Hi Amy,
It should be for the whole meal, but if you feel it is not accurate, there are lots of nutritional calculators online to test it.
~ Milisa
Ashlee
So good!! Definitely a keeper. 👌
Milisa
Thanks Ashlee!
Jane
Could I make this without orange juice, what can I substitute? I have everything else except orange juice.
Milisa
Hi Jane,
You can make it without the orange juice, you could just add water or broth. It will change the flavor slightly but I think it would still be delicious.
~ Milisa
Ann
My mom used to make something similar to this with Saskatoon jelly thinned to orange juice consistency and it was pretty tasty! If you don’t have Saskatoon jelly Concord grape is a good replacement.
Brittni
Do you think you could sub coconut sugar for the brown sugar?
Milisa
Hi Brittni,
I think coconut sugar would work just fine. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
~ Milisa
Brittany
I dont have sesame oil but have everything else. Will it ruin the taste not using it??
Milisa
Hi Brittany,
It will be just fine, not ruined without the sesame oil, just a little different.
~ Milisa
Lisa
Absolutely delicious! The kids and adults loved it. Wouldn’t change a thing! This is going into our regular rotation. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Milisa
Hi Lisa,
I'm so glad y'all enjoyed it. We make it almost every week, it's so easy.
Thanks for stopping by,
Milisa
Steph
I'm guessing we strain the ground beef after cooking and return the meat to the pan and then add garlic.. recipe sounds great. Cheers!
Milisa
Hi Steph,
Yes if you have excess drippings, it's best to strain. I always use really lean ground beef and sometimes forget to mention draining off the grease. Thanks for stopping by.
~ Milisa
Matt
You need to revise the recipe to include straining the beef. Otherwise people will follow the recipe literally.
Milisa
Hi Matt,
If you are using lean ground beef, you may not have to strain off the fat, but I will make a note of that. Thanks for your feedback.
~ Milisa
Matt
Thanks Milisa. Great recipe. The kids loved the taste!
Milisa
So glad y'all enjoyed it!
Tina Thompson
Tried this tonight and taste was not as great as I hoped. Followed everything exactly except had my eye up too high for the 5 minute simmer. Could that have been the problem? Thank you!
Milisa
Hi Tina,
I am sorry you were disappointed. Unless the higher temperature burned the sauce, I'm not sure.
~ Milisa
Angie Donato
I thought this was really good and easy. It had really good flavor. My family doesn't care for broccoli so I added shredded carrots instead. I think adding water chestnuts would be good too. I would make again.
Ann
Made this tonight and it’s so quick, easy and amazing! My only change was using tahini paste instead of oil as I didn’t have any, but didn’t want to miss that sesame hint. Thanks for the great recipe!
Milisa
Hi Ann,
So glad y'all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Suzi
Delicious! We have a lot of food allergies so I made 3 pans - one as is, one with gluten free teriyaki and one with Worcestershire sauce(soy-free). All turned out AMAZING. All 3 kids loved it!
Milisa
Hi Suzi,
So glad y'all enjoyed it! It's one of our favorites.
~ Milisa
Marianne
We can't have soy in our family either, coconut aminos work great as a replacement!!
Melissa
Simple and delicious, my two favorite combinations. Even my semi-picky three year old loved it. It’s definitely going into my recipe box. Thanks for the recipe!
Milisa
Hi Melissa,
That makes my day! So glad y'all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Brittni
Do you think this would also be good with rice noodles in place of rice? I'm looking to use up some rice noodles. Can't wait to try!
Carol
My husband retired last year and cooking meals has been trying because as we all age some of our tastes change, so finding a new recipe that he approves of is a task. I made your Korean broccoli and beef with no sesame oil and fried with rice. It was marvelous and he love it. Thank you!
Milisa
Hi Carol,
So glad y'all enjoyed it and thanks for letting me know how it turned out without the sesame oil.
~ Milisa
Angey
Can you use regular sugar instead. I don’t have any brown sugar
Milisa
Hi Angey,
You can! I hope you enjoy it.
~ Milisa
Karla
Great recipe!! I made it tonight and loved it. I substituted water for the orange juice and it worked out great! Thank you so much for having this on Pinterest! 😃
Milisa
Hi Karla,
I am so glad y'all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Julie
I’m making this tonight, so I can’t comment on the recipe. I had to take a moment to tell you that I really appreciate your style. You have a little personal info and experience and then got right to the point. The webpage was easy to read, easy to navigate, and offers so many suggestions. Thank you. I literally exhaled a sigh of relief while reading it. Thank you for what you do.
Milisa
Hi Julie,
Thanks so much for taking the time leave such a kind and thoughtful comment. You have seriously made my day. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as my family does!
~ Milisa
Emily
This recipe was sooo yummy. It was a bit salty for my liking but next time I’ll just go light on the soy sauce. My family loved it
Milisa
Hi Emily,
So glad you enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Jen
Yummy! I added a yolky egg to the side.. delish!
Jen
And some Kim chi 😁
Milisa
Hi Jen,
Love your additions!
~ Milisa
Miriam
I made this tonight. It was delicious! I didn't have any brocolli, so I added whole green beans, water chestnuts and red pepper. I sauteed them while the sauce cooked then added about 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes and served over boiled Asian noodles. This will now be added to my rotation of meals.
Shannon
We all loved it and kids have requested again so twice this week.
Milisa
Hi Shannon,
I'm so glad y'all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Donna
Good flavor but too salty
Jess
Loved this! Super easy and full of flavour. Kids loved it as well But it is rich, definitely pair with rice to help soak up some juice. I realised to late we had no rice, so noodles worked OK.
Milisa
Hi Jess,
Glad y'all enjoyed it. We've made it with noodles too.
~ Milisa
Nicole
Have you ever tried this with chicken?
Milisa
Hi Nicole,
I have not but I am sure it would be amazing as well. Let me know if you give it a try.
~ Milisa
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Lauren P
I made this last night for dinner and my boyfriend and I both LOVED it. I used quinoa instead of rice and added a dash of ground ginger to the sauce mixture before pouring it over the beef. I also added some thinly sliced carrots along with the steamed broccoli and tossed all of the veggies in the sauce with the beef for the last few minutes. My boyfriend usually hates leftovers and never eats them but he was excited to pack up the extra for his lunch today!
This will definitely be added to the regular rotation.Thank you!
Milisa
Hi Lauren,
So glad y'all liked it. Love your additions!
~ Milisa
Rachel
This was excellent. I added pea pods and mushrooms and made double sauce. So good!!! Thank u!
Milisa
Hi Rachel,
I've used pea pods a few times and I will have to add mushrooms next time, sounds great! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your additions.
~ Milisa
Irene
Made this tonight for dinner. It was so easy and yummy. Everyone liked it. I used the last persons idea and added ginger and the broccoli (i microwaved it for a min before) to the meat for the last few minutes. I used low sodium soy sauce and now think I should’ve salted the broccoli and added some red pepper flakes, since I added them after it was served. Thank you for the recipe
tonie stover
Made as is, except decreased brown sugar to 2T, added little fresh ginger, and added 2 dried chilis. Delicious. Served with 1/2 brown rice and 1/2 cauliflower rice
Milisa
Hi Tonie,
So glad you enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Lauren
Hi, does the nutrition info include the rice and broccoli or is it just the beef?
Danah
I used water in place of the orange juice, and added kimchi as a second side! It was a tad bit salty but I'll just use less soy sauce next time (: So easy and delicious — thank you!
Milisa
Danah,
So glad y'all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Katie
We ate this last night and it was amazing! Have you tried making it with ground chicken or turkey? I have a family member who can’t eat red meat. I am wondering if the sauce would be too strong with a light meat like chicken or turkey.
Milisa
Hi Katie,
It would work just as well with ground chicken or turkey. I'm glad y'all enjoyed it!
~ Milisa
Christenna
I don't have toasted sesame oil could I use regular sesame oil. When I looked it up it said it was not recommended but it looked like it depended on the recipe. Thanks.
Milisa
Hi Christenna,
It will work just fine. I hope you enjoy it.
~ Milisa
Chris
If I make this again, I think I will use only half the sugar and low sodium soy sauce. I like the flavor, but it was way too sweet and too salty for my taste. However, it was quick and easy to make.
Milisa
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the feedback. I tend to use low sodium soy sauce too, I will update that in the recipe.
~ Milisa
Jennifer
This dish was so easy to make, and everyone loved it! My husband even wanted seconds, who is typically a harsh critic. There were no leftovers! Finally a tasty recipe for ground beef- thank you!
Milisa
Hi Jennifer,
So glad it was a hit for y'all. It's one of my go-to easy dinners.
~ Milisa
Laura
I don’t have sesame oil or corn starch what can I use instead or can I just omit?
Milisa
Hi Laura,
You can omit both. The sauce will have a different flavor and will be thinner. If you want to thicken the sauce, you can mix 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour with the orange juice before adding. I hope that helps.
~ Milisa
Shannon
This was phenomenal! My husband has been wanting beef and broccoli but I was too afraid to use the crockpot so I tried this and it was perfect! We are both gluten-free so I use gluten-free soy sauce and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be coming back to you for recipes! Thank you!