Description
A quick and flavorful Simple Ground Beef Stir Fry combining lean ground beef with fresh vegetables like bell pepper, carrot, and onion, enhanced by garlic, ginger, and a savory soy sauce sesame oil blend. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (Preferably lean)
- 1 medium Bell Pepper (Sliced into strips)
- 1 medium Carrot (Julienned)
- 0.5 medium Onion (Thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (Freshly grated)
Sauces and Oils
- 0.25 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (For flavor enhancement)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (For cooking)
Garnish
- 2 stalks Green Onions (Chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process and have everything ready.
- Heat Oil: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil to coat the pan.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season Beef: Season the cooked beef with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant to infuse flavors.
- Cook Onions: Add thinly sliced onions and stir for about 2 minutes until they become translucent and tender.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate julienned carrots and bell pepper strips, cooking for another 3-4 minutes so the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add Sauce: Pour in soy sauce and stir well to combine all ingredients uniformly.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry and toss everything to evenly coat for a rich flavor finish.
- Adjust Seasoning: Remove the stir fry from heat, taste, and adjust salt or pepper seasoning as needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions for freshness and color.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately, either on its own or over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Vegetables can be swapped or added according to preference, such as broccoli or snap peas.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste or dietary sodium restriction.
- For spicier flavor, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a splash of sriracha.
- Ensure vegetables remain crisp by not overcooking them.
