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Spicy ground beef stir fry with garlic vegetables and white rice in a ceramic bowl

Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Veggies and Rice

Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Veggies and Rice is an easy, hearty meal with tender-crisp vegetables, savory beef, and a lightly sweet garlic-soy sauce. It is a flavorful choice for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1/2 pound (227 g) ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for beef)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Vegetables
  • 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 (for vegetables)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for vegetables)
Serving
  • 1 cup steamed white rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the broccoli, red bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Mince both portions of garlic, then measure the soy sauce, chili flakes, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
Beef
  1. Warm the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic for the beef and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  3. Mix in the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Vegetables
  1. Heat the olive oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic for the vegetables and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the 1 teaspoon soy sauce and toss to coat.
Assembly
  1. Divide the hot steamed white rice among four bowls. Arrange the cooked beef and stir-fried vegetables on top of or alongside the rice.
  2. Spoon any remaining beef sauce over the bowls before serving.

Notes

For leftovers, store the beef, vegetables, and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat until warmed through.