Description
A quick and delicious stir-fry dish with ground beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Optional: Sriracha, for some extra heat
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined.
- Add the sauce mix to the browned beef in the skillet. Stir well, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the shredded carrots and sliced bell pepper, mixing well. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- While the meat and vegetables are cooking, prepare your rice according to package instructions if not yet cooked.
- To assemble, scoop rice into bowls and top with the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation. Consider adding Sriracha for some heat if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg