Ground Beef Stir Fry (Printable Version)
Sautéed ground beef with crisp bell peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli in a rich savory sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
1 pound lean ground beef
→ Oils
02 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Vegetables
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1/2 medium onion, cut into bite-size pieces
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5 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
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1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
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2 cups broccoli florets, cut small
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1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
→ Sauce
08 -
2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
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1/2 cup beef broth or water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Seasonings
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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Chopped scallions
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Sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon, approximately 10 minutes.
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Drain excess fat from the skillet, transfer the cooked beef to a plate, and set aside.
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Add olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the onion for about 1 minute until slightly softened.
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Add mushrooms, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and carrots; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Return the cooked beef to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with optional chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer a bit longer while stirring frequently.