Description
A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl featuring garlic-infused veggies and steamed white rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying 30-minute meal for two.
Ingredients
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For the Ground Beef Stir-Fry
- 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
For the Garlic Veggies
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
For Serving
- 1 cup steamed white rice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables as specified. Mince all garlic cloves and measure out the soy sauce, chili flakes, sesame oil, brown sugar, and olive oil to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Cook Garlic in Sesame Oil: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned to release the garlic aroma.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned thoroughly, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks to ensure even cooking and texture.
- Season Beef: Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar into the beef. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove the skillet from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Garlic for Veggies: In a separate pan, heat olive oil and add the minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant to flavor the veggies.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté for approximately 2 minutes to soften and develop flavor.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add broccoli florets, zucchini slices, and red bell pepper strips to the pan. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp, then add soy sauce and toss well to coat evenly with seasoning.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place the freshly steamed white rice into serving bowls. Arrange the spicy ground beef and garlic-infused vegetables neatly on top or side by side.
- Serve: Spoon any remaining sauce from the beef skillet over the bowl for added flavor and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice tolerance for a milder or spicier dish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if you wish to reduce sodium intake.
- Ensure vegetables remain tender-crisp for the best texture contrast with the beef.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
- This recipe is best served fresh to enjoy the texture and flavor of the stir-fry.
