Description
Ground beef stir fry is the ultimate weeknight meal, combining succulent ground beef with colorful vegetables and a savory sauce in just 30 minutes. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a family favorite. Perfect over steamed rice or tossed with noodles, it’s versatile enough to adapt to your pantry staples. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots and broccoli)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell peppers and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil; pour over the skillet contents.
- Stir well to combine and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg