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Ground beef stir-fry bowl with garlic veggies and colorful vegetables

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

A fast and flavorful meal combining savory ground beef with garlic-forward veggies over steaming rice, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and sauce ingredients
  • 1/2 pound ground beef (80/20) Gives good flavor; leaner is fine but may be drier
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Or to taste; substitute sambal or sriracha for a saucier kick
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar Balances the soy; honey or maple syrup works
Vegetable ingredients
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced One for the beef, one for the veggies
  • 1 cup broccoli florets Trim into small, even pieces for quick cooking
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1/2 zucchini sliced Cut into half-moons for even bite size
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced Cremini or button
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Vegetable or avocado oil works too
Rice ingredients
  • 1 cup steamed white rice Short or medium grain gives a stickier bowl; use brown rice for more fiber

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop all vegetables. Mince both garlic cloves and set aside.
Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the sesame oil and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef. Break it into small pieces and cook until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from heat and keep warm.
Cooking the Vegetables
  1. In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the second garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes until they soften and release liquid.
  3. Add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Drizzle a little soy sauce and toss to coat.
Serving
  1. Layer steaming rice in a bowl. Top with the seasoned ground beef and garlic vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Swap ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make this leaner or vegetarian. For more sauce, add 1–2 tablespoons of water or beef broth and simmer longer. Ideal served hot for contrast between steamy rice and crisp veggies.

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