Description
If you’re looking for an easy recipe that’s quick to make, great for meal prep, and bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this Meal Prep Ground Beef Teriyaki is your go-to. It’s a healthy snack or dinner idea that works well for lunchboxes or reheating after a busy day. The juicy beef, crisp veggies, and sweet-savory sauce make it a favorite in our home. Whether you’re into easy dinner ideas, quick lunches, or smart food ideas for the week, this one’s a keeper!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup julienned carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
3 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the beef. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add broccoli and carrots to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water.
6. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the beef and veggies. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
7. Divide cooked rice into containers and top with beef teriyaki mixture. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Let cool before sealing and storing.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor — it makes a noticeable difference.
Let everything cool before sealing meal prep containers to avoid sogginess.
For extra sauce, double the teriyaki mixture ingredients and simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick dinner, meal prep, healthy snack, ground beef teriyaki