Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet
Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet brings together juicy ground beef with a glossy teriyaki glaze, bright pops of pineapple, and a crunchy bite from water chestnuts. Ginger and garlic add warmth and aroma, while sesame seeds and green onion finish it with toasty, fresh notes. It’s a quick, weeknight-friendly dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 16
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Drain if needed.
- 2
Stir the teriyaki sauce, water chestnuts, pineapple, garlic, and ginger into the skillet to combine. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve hot.
- Calories 391.19 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 22.72 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 22.12 g 8%
- Total Fat 22.7 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.17 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.52 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1386.23 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 14.06 g --
- Added Sugars 8.73 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 30.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 91.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.79 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 391.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet healthy?
- Teriyaki Ground Beef Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 391.19 calories and 22.72 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1386.23 mg (60% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.17 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.73 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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