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.
Equipment
- Large wok or skillet (12-inch)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Small mixing bowl (for sauce)
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
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Dice 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, and 2 cups of broccoli.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and grate 1 teaspoon of ginger.
Cook Beef
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart until it’s browned.
Add Aromatics
- Mix in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
Stir-Fry Veggies
- Incorporate the chopped vegetables into the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Make Sauce
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat.
Serve
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.