ground beef stir fry
This quick and delicious ground beef stir fry features tender beef combined with colorful vegetables in a savory sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, it's packed with flavor and ready in a flash.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced any colors
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste red pepper flakes or sriracha for added heat
- as needed cooked rice or noodles for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables. Set them aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to break apart any large chunks.
- Once the beef is cooked, add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the sauce to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot over cooked rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like carrots, snap peas, or zucchini.
For added heat, consider adding some red pepper flakes or sriracha.
This dish is versatile and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet before serving.