Does dinner in 20 minutes sound good? Then my Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe is a jackpot for you!
I love that it’s packed with hearty ground beef, colorful veggies, and a stir fry sauce that’s an umami lover’s dream. It might be the easiest dinner I’ve ever cooked.
So grab a wok, and get ready to whip up a super flavorful dinner in a flash!
Raise your hand if you love a good stir fry! They’re so easy, and so delicious.
But when I add ground meat into the mix, they become even quicker. My Ground Turkey Stir Fry, Mongolian Ground Beef, Korean Ground Chicken, and Thai Basil Chicken are some of the fastest meals on GypsyPlate.
This time I am going with a Chinese theme, and adding plenty of veggie power for a super nutritious meal.
Ingredients Needed
This stir fry is one of the most versatile Asian ground beef recipes you’ll ever find. I’ll give you a bunch of variations later in the post. Here’s what I used today:
- Ground beef – I prefer 85/15 ground beef. It enough fat to stay tender, but not so much to make the stir fry greasy.
- Veggies – Today I am using mushrooms, green beans, broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, onion.
- Aromatics – Garlic and ginger. I can’t see doing any stir fry without them.
- Stir fry sauce – Soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red chili flakes. My usual flavor combo that is just right.
Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe
First, I heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. I add the ground beef and cook until it is browned, breaking it up as I go along. I add the ginger and garlic and cook for a minute or two, then remove it all to a plate.
If needed, I add some more oil to the pan, then add the vegetables and cook them for few minutes (I like to keep them pretty fresh and crisp).
Finally, I add the beef back in, along with the sauce, and mix until everything is well combined. I cook for a couple of minutes, then serve it over fresh rice.
Variations
You can easily make this stir fry your own, as it’s super versatile. Here are some of my favorite ways to change things up:
- Make it Spicy: I like to add my favorite Asian chili sauces like sriracha, gochujang, or my easy Chili Oil.
- Thai-inspired: Sometimes, I use Thai flavors like fish sauce, lime juice, and basil, and add chopped peanuts for extra texture.
- Add Some Egg into the Mix: I either scramble the eggs right into the stir fry or top the finished dish with fried eggs.
- Teriyaki: Some days I swap out your usual stir fry sauce for Teriyaki Sauce. Add some pineapple chunks for a sweet twist.
- Play with Your Veggies: Other vegetables I love to use are bok choy, snow peas, baby corn, and water chestnuts.
- Add a Splash of Sesame Oil: This gives a distinctive nutty flavor to the dish.
- Make it a Noodle Stir Fry: I cook some udon or rice noodles separately and toss them in at the end for a beef and noodle stir fry.
Jason’s Tips
- Preparation is Key: Since stir frying is a quick process, I make sure all my ingredients are prepped and ready to go before I start cooking.
- Cook in Batches: If I’m making a large amount of stir fry, I cook the ground beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can result in steaming instead of frying.
- Cut Veggies Uniformly: I make sure to cut my veggies into equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Hot and Fast: Stir frying is done on high heat, and it’s a quick process. I keep my ingredients moving in the pan to avoid burning.
- Use the Right Pan: While a wok is traditional, I find that a large, flat-bottomed skillet also works if you don’t have a wok. I make sure it’s big enough to hold all my ingredients without spilling over.
Delicious and nutritious dinner on the table in no time at all, just the way we like it! This Ground Beef Stir Fry is my new busy weeknight hero.
Don’t forget to check our other cracking Asian Recipes and Ground Beef Recipes on GypsyPlate, and come back again for all the new flavors coming to you.
Ground Beef Stir Fry, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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Ground Beef Stir Fry
My easy Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe is full of nutritious ingredients, and gets ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect bust weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil, divided
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp ginger, finely chopped
- 5 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ onion, diced
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook till it is browned, breaking it up as you go along. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for a minute or two. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining oil (if needed) to the pan. Add vegetables and cook to your preferred doneness (we like to keep them pretty fresh and crisp).
- Mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red chili flakes in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Add back in the beef, along with the sauce, and mix till everything is well combined. Cook for a couple of minutes.
- Serve immediately with fresh rice.
Notes
- Leftovers: Ground beef stir fry is a perfect make ahead meal. Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave, or on stovetop. If needed, add a splash of water when reheating.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 438Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 101mgSodium 968mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 34g
Nutrition information calculated by Nutritionix.
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