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Ground beef stir fry in a white bowl served over rice, garnished with sliced green onion
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5 from 2 votes

Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe

An easy weeknight dinner with protein and veggies. My ground beef stir fry recipe is the perfect nutritious dinner staple.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Easy, Healthy, High Protein, Stir Fry
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or wok

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed and sliced into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 large carrot peeled and sliced into thin coins
  • sliced green onions for garnish

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp corn starch
  • 4 Tbsp cool water
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ lime juiced

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk corn starch and water together until smooth. Add remaining stir fry sauce ingredients and whisk again until combined. Set aside.
  • Heat your large skillet to medium. Add your ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook and crumble until browned with minimal pink. Drain any excess fat from the pan, if desired.
  • Add green beans, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly softened.
  • Add sauce and stir. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are softened to your liking.
  • Serve over rice with sliced green onion or other garnishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1323IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg