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A close-up of a bowl filled with white rice, topped with savory ground beef and potato chunks, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

One-Pan Teriyaki Ground Beef

This recipe delivers a flavorful one-pan ground beef dish with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 303
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup thick teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts drained
  • 1/2 can pineapple tidbits 8 ounce, drained
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the beef as it cooks until it is no longer pink and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add teriyaki sauce, water chestnuts, pineapple, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 26gFat: 14g

Notes

This recipe is designed for simplicity and speed, making it ideal for busy cooks. You can adjust the amount of teriyaki sauce to your preference.

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