Savory Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry for Quick Weeknight Meals

Discover this quick and customizable Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry recipe that brings family together in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey or chicken
4 cloves Garlic minced
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce preferably low-sodium
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes optional
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/agave as substitute

For the Veggies

2 cups Broccoli Florets
1 medium Red Bell Pepper or other color peppers
1 medium Zucchini or carrots/asparagus
1 cup Mushrooms any variety

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
2 cups Steamed White Rice or brown/cauliflower rice

Equipment

non-stick skillet
Pan

Method

Preparation

Wash and chop all vegetables, mince the garlic, and prepare the soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar.

Cooking

Heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
Mix in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
In another pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic, then add mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli, stir-fry until tender-crisp.
Assemble bowls with rice, top with beef mixture and sautéed veggies. Drizzle with soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice and adjust spice levels to taste. Store leftovers in airtight containers.

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