Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet

This easy teriyaki ground beef skillet dinner is quick to make for a sweet and savory kid-friendly dinner. Serve with white rice.

⏱️ Total: 25 mins 🔪 Prep: 15 mins 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Yield: 4 servings 🏷️ Main course
Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
  • 0.75 cup thick teriyaki sauce
  • 0.25 cup chopped water chestnuts, drained
  • 0.5 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion

Instructions

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