Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Garlic Veggies & Steamy Rice
A quick and customizable meal featuring ground beef, fresh vegetables, and steamed rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Beef Stir-Fry
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
For the Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1/2 zucchini sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For sautéing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
For Serving
- 1 cup steamed white rice
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic. Measure out all sauces and seasonings.
Cooking the Beef
- 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.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 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
Serve hot with extra chili flakes or a squeeze of lime for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.