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Ground Beef Stir Fry

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This Ground Beef Stir Fry is a fast, flavorful, and flexible dinner made in just 30 minutes. With tender-crisp vegetables, seasoned beef, and a homemade stir fry sauce, it’s the perfect go-to for weeknights. Better than takeout and family-approved!

Ingredients

  • Main Ingredients:
  • 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: sesame seeds and scallions for garnish
  • Stir Fry Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • ¼ cup beef broth (or water)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare all vegetables and whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned (about 10 minutes). Drain excess fat and set meat aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onions for 1 minute, then add mushrooms, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Return ground beef to the skillet. Pour sauce over the mixture and stir to combine. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use frozen vegetables (thawed and drained) in a pinch.
  • Great with ground turkey, pork, or chicken.
  • For gluten-free, use tamari and check hoisin sauce label.
  • Store leftovers up to 4 days; reheat on stovetop or use in lettuce wraps.

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