Description
Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry makes weeknight dinners a breeze when your kitchen needs a fast, flavor-packed solution. Toss together tender beef strips, crisp veggies, and a zesty sauce that brings excitement to your dinner table in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 medium bell peppers
- 7 ounces broccoli
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 green onions
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and chop 2 bell peppers, 200 grams of broccoli, and 3 green onions into thin, uniform slices for even cooking.
- Season 500 grams of ground beef with 30 milliliters of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Let the meat absorb flavors for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of sesame oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until oil shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer seasoned beef to the hot skillet. Break meat into small crumbles and cook for 6-7 minutes until brown and crispy edges form.
- Crush 3 garlic cloves and mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger. Sprinkle into the skillet and stir constantly for 45 seconds to release aromatic oils.
- Add sliced bell peppers and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry at high heat for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp but still bright.
- Return cooked beef to the skillet. Pour remaining 30 milliliters of soy sauce and toss everything together for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions across the top for a fresh, sharp garnish just before serving hot.
Notes
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and a professional-looking stir-fry.
- Marinate beef briefly to enhance flavor without breaking down the meat’s texture.
- High heat is crucial for achieving that classic stir-fry sear and keeping vegetables crisp.
- For a low-carb version, swap bell peppers and broccoli with zucchini or cauliflower to reduce carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg