Description
A flavorful stir-fry bowl featuring tender ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic garlic, all served over steamed rice for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1/2 zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for veggies)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for veggies)
- 1 cup steamed white rice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic; measure your sauces and seasonings.
- Sizzle the Aromatics: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until evenly browned, breaking it into small pieces, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let everything simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté the garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Sauté the Veggies: Add the mushrooms; cook for about 2 minutes. Then, add the broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Finish with Sauce: Add a teaspoon of soy sauce to the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Serve It Up: Place hot rice in bowls and top with beef and vegetables, spooning any sauce over the top.
Notes
This stir-fry can be made ahead of time. It can also be customized with different proteins or vegetables based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg