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Ground Beef Stir Fry

A ground beef stir fry is your answer to a quick, nutritious, and satisfying dinner that can be on the table in less than half an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry:
  • 1 lb 450g lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons 30ml vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion diced (about 1 cup/150g)
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced (about 2 cups/200g)
  • 2 carrots julienned (about 1 cup/110g)
  • 2 cups 140g broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon/9g)
  • 1 tablespoon 9g fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons 45ml soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon 15ml oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon 15g brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 5ml sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon 15ml rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon 8g cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons 45ml water

Equipment

  • Large wok or skillet (12-inch)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Small mixing bowl (for sauce)

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Dice 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, and 2 cups of broccoli.
  2. Mince 2 garlic cloves and grate 1 teaspoon of ginger.
Cook Beef
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart until it’s browned.
Add Aromatics
  1. Mix in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
Stir-Fry Veggies
  1. Incorporate the chopped vegetables into the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Make Sauce
  1. Whisk together 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  2. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat.
Serve
  1. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

  1. For a spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or red pepper flakes when you mix the sauce.
  2. This stir fry works great with leftover vegetables - just adjust cooking times based on firmness (harder vegetables go in earlier).
  3. For meal prep, store in airtight containers for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to refresh the sauce.