Easy Ground Beef Teriyaki Meal Prep
Easy Ground Beef Teriyaki Meal Prep is a delicious and hassle-free recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine to your weeknight dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this savory dish featuring ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a homemade teriyaki sauce that’s both sweet and tangy. Perfect for busy families or anyone looking for a quick meal solution, this versatile dish can be served over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps. Plus, it’s packed with protein and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Get ready to simplify your meal prep routine!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for flavor)
- 2 cups bell peppers (sliced)
- 2 cups broccoli (small florets)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Stir in onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes. Then add bell peppers and broccoli, cooking until tender yet crisp.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water; whisk until smooth.
- Combine everything: Pour the sauce over the beef and veggies in the skillet; stir well and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle sesame oil on top before serving or portion into meal prep containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg