Description
A quick and easy Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe that combines savory ground beef with fresh mixed vegetables and a flavorful soy sauce-based seasoning. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté garlic and ginger: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, releasing their flavors.
- Cook ground beef: Add 1 lb of ground beef to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add vegetables: Stir in 2 cups of mixed vegetables, mixing well to combine with the cooked beef.
- Add soy sauce: Pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir everything thoroughly to evenly coat the meat and vegetables.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference to enhance the flavor.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking the stir fry for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender but still crisp.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the ground beef stir fry hot, perfect over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with other cooking oils like vegetable or sesame oil for different flavor nuances.
- Use fresh minced garlic and ginger for the best aroma and taste.
- Mixed vegetables can be fresh or frozen, but make sure to drain any excess water if frozen.
- Adjust the soy sauce quantity for more or less saltiness based on preference.
- To add heat, consider including red chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
- For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
