5.0 from 192 votes
Sesame Ground Beef Stir Fry
This easy Asian-inspired recipe comes together fast and so much better than takeout!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 471 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup sliced celery
- ½ cup chopped green cabbage
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup sliced water chestnuts drained, optional
- 4 cups cooked white rice or noodles
Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 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.
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Notes
- Assemble and prep all ingredients before starting. This recipe comes together quickly.
- Use the vegetables in the recipe or the ones you like best.
- Vegetables that take longer to cook (carrots, celery) should be added first. Bell peppers and broccoli take less time and can be added during the last few minutes.
- Replace the homemade sauce with a purchased stir-fry sauce if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
471
(24%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
744mg
(31%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
998IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471
% 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.