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Recipe for Beef and Broccoli: EASY 20 Minute Dinner Recipe

April 8, 2026

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Beef and broccoli is a beyond easy dinner recipe! It is a simple, yet unique way to use ground beef in your meals. Serve it over rice, potatoes, or Asian pasta! Get the full instructions here….

beef and broccoli. easy 20 minute dinner. served over rice. ground beef recipe.

Quick & Easy Dinner

As a busy mom of three under four who cooks from scratch dinners just about every night it is recipes like this one that keep my meal routines flowing with ease. This beef and broccoli is just that!

Beef and broccoli can be easily made in just about 20 minutes (yes- even with kids under your feet!). We serve ours over rice because this is quickest and helps things stretch a bit further. However, you can also serve it over mashed or roasted potatoes, or even Asian pasta.

One of my favorite things about this meal is that it is very hands off. The rice just has to be started, then can be left to help the toddler, or entertain the baby! The beef is a little more hands on but can be cooked on lower heat if you need to bounce between tasks.

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Beef and Broccoli: a Nutritional Meal

As if there aren’t enough reasons to love beef and broccoli, it is also a very nutritional meal! Rice is a great, healthy source of carbohydrates. Broccoli is rich in fiber, as well as protein. Beef is an excellent source of protein as well!

You can also add in extra vegetables. This recipe calls for mushrooms and broccoli, however, you can add diced peppers, onions, or anything you prefer in a stir fry type meal.

To “hide” the vegetables from picky eaters, you can chop them up very small or with a food processor. Cook the vegetables down before adding the beef. This helps even out the texture and flavor of the vegetables.

Ingredients for Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients for beef and broccoli are simple and easy to source. Here is everything you need….

  • 1lb ground beef
  • 12 ounces frozen broccoli, or two heads of fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Rice (make as many servings as your household requires)

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How to Make Beef and Broccoli

As previously mentioned, beef and broccoli is one of my favorites because it is quick and easy. It also fits into the flow of a busy kitchen. Here’s how to make it…

  1. Begin by cooking your rice. The amount of rice will depend on the amount of servings your household requires.
  2. After the rice begins to boil, lower the heat, and place the lid on the pot.
  3. As the rice cooks, begin browning the ground beef on medium heat. When the beef is half cooked, add the salt, pepper, and paprika. After it has browned completely, add coconut aminos and teriyaki sauce.
  4. Steam broccoli over the stovetop or in the microwave (if using frozen broccoli).
  5. Add broccoli and mushrooms to the ground beef and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  6. Serve beef and broccoli over rice.

Other Easy Dinner Recipes to Check Out!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for beef and broccoli! Please be sure to join our email list so you never miss a post. Here is a list of more meals you can make in under thirty minutes…

More 20 Minute Meals…

  • Sourdough Discard Stomboli
  • BBQ Chicken Flatbread
  • Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole
  • Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
  • Creamy Spinach Chicken

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beef and broccoli served over rice

Beef and Broccoli: EASY Dinner Recipe

Beef and broccoli is an easy and quick dinner you can make in a flash! A unique way to use ground beef, this beef and broccoli is paired perfectly with mushrooms and teriyaki sauce, served over rice. This nutritional dinner will become a new family favorite!
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Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 ounces frozen broccoli or two heads of fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Rice make as many servings as your household requires

Instructions
 

  • Begin by cooking your rice. The amount of rice will depend on the amount of servings your household requires.
  • After the rice begins to boil, lower the heat, and place the lid on the pot.
  • As the rice cooks, begin browning the ground beef on medium heat. When the beef is half cooked, add the salt, pepper, and paprika. After it has browned completely, add coconut aminos and teriyaki sauce.
  • Steam broccoli over the stovetop or in the microwave (if using frozen broccoli).
  • Add broccoli and mushrooms to the ground beef and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Serve beef and broccoli over rice.
Keyword 30 minute dinner, beef and broccoli, easy dinner recipe, ground beef, quick dinner, teriyaki
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