Description
A quick and flavorful ground beef stir fry loaded with crisp vegetables and coated in a savory homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and delicious served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and broccoli. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir everything together. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions over the stir fry and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Swap broccoli with snap peas, mushrooms, or carrots for variety.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
