Ground Beef Teriyaki

This quick, easy, and delicious ground beef teriyaki with lots of vegetables is perfect for a filling lunch or dinner when served over rice, noodles, or zoodles.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.33333334326744 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 large red bell pepper, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, sugar, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, onion powder, ginger, and garlic powder in a small bowl for the sauce. Whisk until well blended.

Step 2

When the meat and veggies are cooked, whisk sauce once more and pour into the skillet. Use a spatula to mix and get everything off the sides and bottom.

Step 3

Turn the heat up until sauce begins to bubble, stirring occasionally until mixture becomes thickened and glossy. Turn heat off. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 4

Combine ground beef, carrots, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat; saute for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add zucchini and continue to cook until ground beef is fully cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender (to your preferred "doneness"), about 5 more minutes.