Classic Ground Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
This classic ground beef and vegetable stir fry is a quick and easy meal, packed with flavor and healthy vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it comes together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, snap peas, shredded carrots)
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop all vegetables, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is fully browned, then drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet, then add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the harder vegetables (like broccoli and carrots) and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Then add the softer vegetables (like bell peppers and snap peas) and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk, then pour it over the beef and vegetables.
- Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients, then remove from heat immediately.
- Serve the stir fry over warm rice, quinoa, or noodles.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the aromatics. Adjust the sweetness level of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar to your preference.