Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry bowl featuring lean ground beef, garlic veggies, and steamed rice, perfect for satisfying weeknight cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef (Preferably 90% lean)
- 2 cups Cooked rice (Jasmine or basmati recommended)
- 4-5 cloves Garlic, minced (The backbone of the dish)
- 2 cups Veggies (Can include bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, carrots, and green onions)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (Use low sodium if possible)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar or honey
- 1-2 tablespoons Chili paste or sriracha (For heat, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated (Freshly grated preferred)
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch (Plus 2 tablespoons water to thicken)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (For nutty flavor)
- 1-2 tablespoons Neutral oil (For cooking)
Optional Garnishes
- to taste Lime wedges
- to taste Sesame seeds
- to taste Fresh cilantro
- 1 Fried egg (Optional on top)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep covered.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar or honey, chili paste, ginger, cornstarch, and water. Add sesame oil at the end.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over high heat with a little neutral oil. Add ground beef and sear for 60-90 seconds before stirring.
- Break the beef apart and cook until browned. If excess fat forms, spoon some off. Add garlic and half the green onions; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Push the beef to one side, add more oil if needed, toss in the veggies, and cook until crisp-tender.
- Mix everything together, pour in the sauce, and let it bubble for 30-60 seconds until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice, topped with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Taste the sauce before adding to the stir fry to adjust sweetness or heat. Use leftover rice for a quick meal. Store and reheat leftovers properly for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, asian