Description
Quick, colorful, and brimming with flavor, this Ground Beef Stir Fry is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution. Featuring tender ground beef, a rainbow of crisp veggies, and a savory-sweet sauce, it’s a balanced meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect served over rice or noodles, this stir fry is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and is a delightful way to enjoy a classic Asian-inspired dish at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small broccoli crown, cut into florets (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced (separate white and green parts)
For the Sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
To Serve
- Cooked jasmine rice or noodles (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef – Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer cooked beef to a plate and drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir Fry the Vegetables – In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrot. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are just crisp-tender.
- Combine Everything – Return the browned beef to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce, tossing everything together to coat well. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the meat and vegetables.
- Finish and Serve – Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green parts of the green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- For more flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for heat.
- You can swap or mix different vegetables, such as snap peas, zucchini, or snow peas.
- Ground turkey or chicken can substitute for ground beef for a lighter option.
- The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For gluten-free, use tamari in place of soy sauce and ensure your oyster and hoisin sauces are gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 heaping cup)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
