Ground Beef and Broccoli

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ⅓ cup water
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (honey, or brown sugar)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral high temperature cooking oil (divided)
• 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 93% lean)
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 head broccoli (chopped into florets, about 3 cups or 10 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (from about a 2-inch piece)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus additional to taste)
• 1 small bunch bunch green onions (thinly sliced, white/light green parts and dark green parts divided)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for serving)
• Cooked brown or white rice (for serving)