Ground Beef Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Asian-American Fusion
Ground Beef Stir Fry
Description
This Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe starts by browning lean ground beef until fully cooked and breaking it into small pieces. After draining excess fat, onions are sautéed briefly followed by mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli florets, and thinly cut carrots. This combination yields a variety of textures and flavors, with the vegetables retaining some crunchiness from the quick cooking.
A savory sauce made from brown sugar, fresh grated ginger, minced garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, and cornstarch is whisked together beforehand. It is poured over the cooked ingredients and heated until it thickens, coating the stir fry evenly. The resulting taste balances sweetness, saltiness, acidity, and umami.
The dish is best served immediately, spooned over steamed rice or noodles, with optional toppings like chopped scallions or sesame seeds for freshness and a slight nutty pop. The varied vegetables add nutritional value and colorful appeal.
You can find hoisin sauce in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores. Fresh ginger grated from frozen is an easy way to keep it on hand. Carrots should be cut thinly to cook evenly alongside other vegetables during the brief sauté.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion cut into bite-size pieces
- 5 ounces mushroom cut into quarters, cremini variety
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups broccoli cut small, florets
- 1/2 cup carrot matchstick cut
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- scallions optional, for serving, chopped scallions
- sesame seeds optional, for serving, chopped scallions
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients beforehand. Add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
- Add the beef to a large skillet and brown it until it's cooked through over medium-high heat (about 10 minutes), breaking the meat up with your spoon as you go along.
- Drain any fat and transfer the meat to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the onion for a minute or so.
- Add in the remaining vegetables and cook them for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Veggies will be tender-crisp once done, but you can cook them for a bit longer if you prefer.
- Add the beef back to the skillet, and stir in the sauce. Let it bubble up for a minute or two so it thickens. Continue stirring so everything is nicely coated. Season with salt & pepper if needed.
- Enjoy immediately served over rice or noodles. I served it with sesame seeds and chopped scallions sprinkled on top.
Notes
- Hoisin sauce is available in most grocery stores' Asian foods section.
- Freezing fresh ginger in a sealed bag makes it easier to grate when needed.
- Slice carrots thinly to ensure they cook through quickly and evenly with other vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 3889IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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