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Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry

30-Minute Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry That Saves Dinner

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry with spicy ground beef and fresh vegetables served over steamed rice.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup steamed white rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic. Measure out all sauces and seasonings.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  6. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add soy sauce and toss well.
  8. To serve, place hot steamed rice into bowls. Arrange beef and vegetables neatly on top or side by side.
  9. Spoon any extra sauce over the bowl for added flavor.

Notes

  • Adjust chili flakes to control the spiciness.
  • Use any vegetables you prefer.
  • Cook rice ahead to save time.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg