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Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

A flavorful and nutritious stir-fry bowl featuring ground beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stir-fry
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1/2 zucchini sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup steamed white rice
For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic.
  2. Measure out all sauces and seasonings, keeping them handy.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
  4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Next, add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp.
  7. Pour in the soy sauce and toss everything well to combine.
Serving
  1. To serve, place hot steamed rice into bowls. Arrange beef and vegetables neatly on top or side by side.
  2. Spoon any extra sauce over the bowl for added flavor.

Notes

Add a squeeze of lime for a zesty lift. Swap ground beef for chicken, turkey, or tofu for a different taste. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.