Ground Beef Stir Fry
Ready in 30 minutes and with over 30 grams of protein per serving, this veggies-loaded ground beef stir fry is perfect for a quick, easy, and healthy dinner idea.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes -
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings 1x -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Stovetop
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Cuisine: Asian
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- 1 1/2 cups white rice, dry
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 2 green onions, white parts, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Stir Fry Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste, plus more as desired
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 inch ginger root, finely minced or grated
To Serve:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions, green parts
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the rice with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and allow to cook covered for 15 minutes, or as per package directions, until it can be fluffed with a fork.
- In a small bowl, add the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust the spice level as desired, then set it aside.
- In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add the onions (white part only) and ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Once cooked, transfer the ground beef to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan on medium heat, add the bell peppers, snap peas, and broccoli florets and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Once the veggies are cooked, return the cooked ground beef to the pan, pour in the stir-fry sauce, stir to combine with the vegetables, and allow to cook for a final 2-3 minutes until the sauce has reduced and has been absorbed.
- The ground beef stir fry can be served immediately over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions. Any leftovers can be cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
To Use Brown Rice: Swap the white rice with brown rice and increase the cooking time to 40 minutes or as per package directions.
To Use Onion Powder: Swap the white parts of the green onions for 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and add it to the stir-fry sauce.
To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic cloves for 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
To Use Ground Ginger: Swap the ginger root for 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
To Use Frozen Vegetables: Swap the red bell pepper, snap peas, and broccoli florets for 4 cups of frozen stir-fry vegetables. Add them, still frozen, in step #4 and increase the cooking time to 6-7 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495 calories
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 68 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 34 grams
Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/ground-beef-stir-fry/
