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Easy One-Pan Ground Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowl (Best 20-Minute Dinner)

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A quick and delicious one-pan dinner featuring ground beef, broccoli, and rice cooked together in a savory soy sauce-based broth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing meal is perfect for busy weeknights and requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 works best)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (Jasmine or Basmati preferred)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted sesame oil is even better)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional but recommended)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking; avocado oil or canola oil work well)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop broccoli into small, bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger if using. Slice green onions for garnish.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon and let it cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to get a nice sear. Stir and continue cooking until fully browned, about 4-5 minutes total. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Do not drain the fat.
  3. Push the beef to one side of the pan and add minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir everything together.
  4. Add broccoli florets to the pan and stir to combine with the beef. Sprinkle uncooked rice evenly over the top. Do not stir it in yet.
  5. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture evenly over the rice. Do not stir. Bring the liquid to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  7. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pan sit covered for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For best results, use a tight-fitting lid to ensure proper steaming. If rice is undercooked after 15 minutes, add 2-3 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam for another 3-4 minutes. This recipe scales easily for meal prep.

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