Name: Ground Beef Stir Fry: 10-Minute Healthy Dinner Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, 85 percent lean; 2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, or cabbage); 1 small onion, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (Optional but highly recommended.); 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (Start with 2 and adjust.); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin (Optional for depth.); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice; 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar or honey; 1 pinch red pepper flakes or sriracha; to taste salt and pepper; cooked rice or noodles for serving; green onions and sesame seeds for finishing

Description

A quick, flexible, and healthy stir fry made with ground beef and a variety of vegetables, perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef, 85 percent lean
2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, or cabbage)
1 small onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, grated (Optional but highly recommended.)
2–3 tablespoons soy sauce (Start with 2 and adjust.)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin (Optional for depth.)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
1–2 teaspoons sesame oil
1–2 teaspoons brown sugar or honey
1 pinch red pepper flakes or sriracha
to taste salt and pepper
cooked rice or noodles for serving
green onions and sesame seeds for finishing

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium high. Add a drizzle of oil and brown the ground beef, breaking it up.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
When the beef is mostly cooked and the moisture cooks off, push it to the sides.
Add a bit more oil if needed and toss in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the chopped vegetables. Stir often, letting them sear a bit while still staying crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster or hoisin if using, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and a touch of heat.
Pour it into the pan and toss to coat everything.
Let it simmer for a minute to thicken slightly. If you like saucier stir fry, splash in a tablespoon of water or broth.
Taste and adjust. Add a little more soy for salt, vinegar for brightness, or sugar for balance.
Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over hot rice or noodles.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: Ground Beef Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe