40+ Healthy Ground Beef Recipes
This Healthy Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and nutritious meal packed with vegetables and flavor. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and can easily be customized to suit your taste.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced about 3 peppers
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Pour the soy sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for another minute to heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, optionally over brown rice or quinoa.
Notes
You can customize the vegetables based on what you have available or prefer. Carrots, zucchini, or mushrooms also work well.
For added flavor, you can sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped green onions on top before serving.
This dish is great for meal prepping; simply store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.