Quick Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Steamy Rice
A fiery and savory stir-fry bowl featuring browned ground beef, garlic-sautéed vegetables, and a bold chili soy sauce—all served over steamy rice for a fast, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or white rice
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, snap peas)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin, chili sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Cook ground beef for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up and browning evenly.
- Add stir-fry sauce to beef and simmer 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds, then add vegetables. Stir-fry for 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Assemble bowls with rice, beef, and veggies. Drizzle with sesame oil.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Adjust spice to taste. Use tamari for gluten-free. Serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.