Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl
A hearty meal combining savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup steamed white rice Can substitute with brown rice
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1/2 zucchini sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Divided (1 for beef, 1 for vegetables)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic. Measure out all sauces and seasonings.
Cooking
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add soy sauce and toss well.
Serving
- To serve, place hot steamed rice into bowls. Arrange beef and vegetables neatly on top or side by side.
- Spoon any extra sauce over the bowl for added flavor.
Notes
Chop the vegetables evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate. If you like it spicier, add more chili flakes or even some hot sauce. Use leftover cooked rice to save time.