Sesame Ground Beef Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Sesame Ground Beef Stir Fry
Description
Sesame Ground Beef Stir Fry blends ground beef cooked with onion, garlic, and fresh ginger along with a medley of vegetables including celery, green cabbage, bell pepper, and optional water chestnuts. The sauce, made from beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch, simmers until thickened, coating the beef and vegetables evenly. This recipe highlights the contrast between the tender beef and the crisp-tender vegetables from quick sautéing.
The stir fry is served over cooked white rice or noodles, making it a balanced dish with protein, vegetables, and carbs. It can be garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. The preparation involves quick cooking steps after assembling the ingredients, allowing the sauce to tie the flavors together.
Adapting the vegetables to what you have on hand is possible, prioritizing longer-cooking vegetables first and quicker ones later. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for up to three months, making this recipe practical for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground beef lean
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup celery sliced
- ½ cup green cabbage chopped
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup water chestnut drained, optional, sliced
- 4 cups white rice or noodles, cooked
Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine beef broth soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium-high until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 more minutes or until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl to keep warm.
- Heat oil in the pan. Add the celery and cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add peppers and cook 2-3 minutes more.
- Add the ground beef mixture, water chestnuts if using, and the sauce to the pan. Stir to combine. Allow sauce to simmer and thicken, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Prepare and organize all ingredients prior to cooking to streamline the process.
- Adjust vegetables according to preference or availability, adding firmer vegetables first to ensure proper cooking.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator within four days or freeze for up to three months to preserve quality.
- Using a purchased stir-fry sauce is a convenient alternative to the homemade sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 998IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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