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.
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
- ⅓ 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
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
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!
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