Quick Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Vegetables
A quick and spicy ground beef stir-fry loaded with garlic veggies and served over fluffy rice. Bold, balanced, and ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 tbsp gochujang or sriracha
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Garlic Veggies:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
To Serve:
- 3 cups steamed rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Optional: cilantro, chili oil, fried egg
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in oil, then brown beef. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in soy sauce, chili sauce, sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer.
- In a second pan, stir-fry veggies in oil and garlic until crisp-tender.
- Assemble bowls: rice + beef + veggies. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Customize veggies and protein to taste. Great for meal prep. Adjust chili to your preferred spice level.