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This Healthy Ground Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a quick, nutritious dish packed with colorful veggies and lean protein. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it can be served on its own or over brown rice for a complete meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 wooden spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Optional.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced Or ½ teaspoon ground ginger.
- salt and pepper To taste.
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil For drizzling, optional.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, combining well.
- Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are vibrant and tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with sesame oil if using.
- Serve hot on its own or over brown rice for a complete meal.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or other vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
You can make this dish gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.