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Ginger Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowls

Ginger Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowls

Savory ground beef and crisp broccoli in a gingery sauce over rice; about 25 minutes.

Serves 6
Cooked by 1 household · ★★★★★4(4)

Ingredients (10)

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1.5 lb broccoli florets
  • 3 pouches, 8.8 oz each microwave brown rice
  • 6 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 tsp olive oil

Steps

  1. Mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup water.
  2. Heat oil in a very large skillet; crumble and brown beef in batches for 6–8 minutes per batch, until it reaches 160°F. Spoon off excess fat.
  3. Add broccoli and 3/8 cup water; cover and steam 4–5 minutes. Stir in sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and broccoli is tender-crisp.
  4. Heat rice according to package instructions and divide among six bowls; top with beef and broccoli.

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