Quick Beef and Broccoli

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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Preparation

1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sesame oil and Sriracha, if using.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
4. Stir in broccoli, green onions, rice and soy sauce mixture until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through and the broccoli is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Place mixture into meal prep containers, garnished with sesame seeds, if desired.