This beef teriyaki skillet in minutes is fast and easy and will leave your family happy and satisfied. Tired of the same old dinner routine? Let’s change things up. Serve this ground beef on lettuce for a quick meal.
As a busy mom, I know that you’re looking for an easy way to make dinner. Luckily, this recipe has only seven ingredients that are quickly cooked in one pan if you include the green onions and sesame seeds as garnish.
You’ll be able to serve your family a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This is one of our favorite meals. See how to make this perfect weeknight meal.
Keto-Friendly Recipe
The best way to avoid the high carb counts in sandwiches is by eating lettuce cups! This protein-packed dish has all your favorite flavors, minus the bread.
Use lettuce cups or lettuce boats to serve this savory Asian inspired beef. Top it off with a few sliced green onion and sesame seeds and you are all set to eat in less than 15 minutes. Serve this for lunch or dinner.
Sweet and Flavorful Beef Served Over Rice
This can be served over rice for a great family meal that will fill you up without weighing you down. The dish is made with ingredients you likely have on hand already, so there are no excuses for not giving it a try. Give your favorite rice an upgrade, you’ll love the new flavors that come from this simple combination.
Simple Ingredients in This Easy Beef Teriyaki Recipe
The best part is that lettuce cups are a great way to get your vegetables while still enjoying all the taste of protein. I love these because they’re both nutritious and tasty!
Let’s explore the ingredients:
Olive Oil. I like to use olive oil for a lit of my cooking. However, you can use sesame seed oil for this recipe if you prefer.
Ground Beef. For this recipe, I like to use extra lean ground beef like 90% lean.
Onion. I like to use finely diced onion for this. However, I have used red, yellow, white, or Vidalia onions in this recipe with success.
Ginger. You can use fresh ginger and mince it up fine or use the kind from the squeeze tube. They both work well.
Garlic. This can be fresh cloves garlic minced or jarred. They both add great flavor.
Teriyaki Sauce. Try a few varieties to find the one you like best. I have a link in the recipe for my favorite brand. You can take the time to make your own teriyaki sauce, but I like to save extra time with this recipe and use pre-made. However, homemade teriyaki sauce would work just fine in this recipe.
Green Onion. Slice this up thin for a garnish.
Sesame Seeds. Sesame seeds have a mild, sweet, and nutty flavor. Lightly toasted these tiny bites are pretty and tasty as a garnish on top.
Serve this teriyaki beef on lettuce, over white rice, brown rice, or even in a tortilla wrap. The perfect mixture of Asian flavors in a quick and easy recipe. Add your favorite vegetable like broccoli or cauliflower and cook them in the microwave while you quickly cook up the beef mixture.
How to Make Beef Teriyaki Skillet in Minutes
In a large saucepan add one teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef, onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet.
Break up the meat as it is browning in the pan. Cook until the meat is cooked through (no longer pink) and the onion is tender and translucent. This will take approximately 6 minutes.
Add the teriyaki sauce to the ground beef mixture. Hint, spray the measuring cup with non-stick spray and the sauce will slide right out. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer and let cook for 3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
Serve in Romaine lettuce, on Butter lettuce, over rice, or even in a tortilla wrap.
Make Ahead Meal
This teriyaki beef is perfect for meal prepping. This hearty eating made easy. It can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Just store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Freezer Meal Recipe
If you like to make freezer meals that are nutritious and quick, this is one to add to your recipe box. It will last for 4-6 months when stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
When you are ready to make this quick lunch, snack, or dinner, just thaw and reheat. It can be ready in minutes. To be honest the cooking method I use to reheat is just in the microwave. Therefore, if you do the same, just make sure that your freezer container is also microwave safe.
What to Serve with Beef Teriyaki?
A simple recipe like easy beef teriyaki deserves sides that are quick to make and full of flavor.
Sauteed carrots and parsnips have just the right amount of sugary and savory taste.
With a crescent roll crust, this Cold Crescent Veggie Pizza Appetizer is sure to be the crowd favorite. Another easy finger food.
This quick and easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe can be ready in 24 hours. No canning skills needed.
Beef Teriyaki Skillet in Minutes
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Pound Ground Beef Extra Lean preferred
- 1 Cup Onion Diced Fine
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Minced or from the jar
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger it can be fresh minced or from a squeeze container
- 3/4 Cup Teriyaki Sauce Thick Sauce
- 1 Green Onion Sliced optional garnish
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan add one teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef, onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet.1 Pound Ground Beef, 1 Cup Onion, 1 Teaspoon Garlic, 1 Teaspoon Ginger
- Break up the meat as it is browning in the pan. Cook until the meat is cooked through (no longer pink) and the onion is tender and translucent. This will take approximately 6 minutes.
- Add the teriyaki sauce to the ground beef mixture. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer and let cook for 3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.3/4 Cup Teriyaki Sauce
- Serve in Romaine lettuce, on Butter lettuce, over rice, or even in a tortilla wrap. If you like, garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.1 Green Onion, 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
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Make Ahead Meal
This teriyaki beef is perfect for meal prepping. It can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Just store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.Freezer Meal Recipe
If you like to make freezer meals that area nutritious and quick, this is one to add to your recipe box. It will last for 4-6 months when stored in an airtight container in the freezer.When you are ready to make this quick lunch, snack, or dinner, just thaw and reheat. It can be ready in minutes.
