Chinese Ground Beef Stir Fry: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Meal
Enjoy a quick and delicious Chinese dish, perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Stir in bell peppers and broccoli, cooking until tender.
- Mix soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl, then add to the skillet.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- This stir fry can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese Ground Beef Stir Fry, weeknight meal, quick dinner