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Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

A quick and comforting stir-fry bowl featuring savory ground beef, garlic-scented veggies, and steamy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1/2 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar Can be swapped with honey or maple syrup.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup broccoli florets Can double for more veggies.
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1/2 zucchini sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
For Serving
  • 1 cup steamed white rice Can substitute with cauliflower rice for low-carb option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop all vegetables. Mince both sets of garlic cloves and measure sauces and seasonings so everything is ready to go.
Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and the 2 cloves minced garlic for the beef. Cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let the mixture simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
Cooking the Veggies
  1. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high and sauté the other 2 cloves minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
  2. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes to release their moisture.
  3. Add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce and toss well.
Serving
  1. Spoon hot steamed white rice into bowls. Arrange the beef and garlic vegetables neatly on top or side by side. Spoon any extra sauce from the beef over the bowl to finish.

Notes

Keep veggies moving in the pan so they stay crisp. For more protein, stir in a soft-boiled egg on top.