Ground Beef Stir-Fry
This Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and easy 20-minute meal packed with juicy ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a bold, savory stir-fry sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s nutritious, customizable, and made in just one pan for easy cleanup. Serve it over rice, noodles, or keep it low-carb with cauliflower rice!
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Total Time: 20min
- Yield: 4servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stir-fry
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish
Instructions
Make the Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef – Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
3️⃣ Sauté Aromatics – Add garlic and ginger to the beef, stirring until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4️⃣ Add Vegetables – Stir in bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but crisp.
5️⃣ Combine & Simmer – Pour in the sauce and stir to coat everything evenly. Simmer until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve – Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/ground-beef-stir-fry/
