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Spicy ground beef stir-fry bowl topped with garlic veggies for a tasty meal.

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry

A quick and flexible stir-fry featuring savory ground beef cooked with crunchy vegetables and a garlicky soy-sesame sauce, perfect for hearty bowls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can use vegetable or canola oil instead.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Substitute with bok choy or snap peas.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Yellow or green are suitable substitutes.
  • 1 medium Zucchini Can replace with eggplant or yellow squash.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Any type works well.
For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for a healthier version.
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
For Serving
  • 4 cups Steamed White Rice Brown rice or quinoa can add fiber.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Get your rice ready. Start with 4 cups steamed white rice ready to go (or use brown rice/quinoa if that’s what you’ve prepped). This stir-fry moves quickly once the pan is hot.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, chili flakes, brown sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
  3. Mince 4 cloves garlic. Cut the bell pepper into bite-size pieces, slice the zucchini, and slice the mushrooms. Keep the broccoli florets roughly even in size.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up until it turns deep brown and slightly crisp at the edges.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant. Add the broccoli first and cook until it turns bright green. Then add the bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  3. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir and let it bubble briefly until the sauce turns glossy and coats everything evenly.
Serving
  1. Spoon rice into bowls and pile the spicy beef stir-fry over the top. Serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge in airtight containers. For best texture, keep rice and stir-fry in separate containers. Reheat in the microwave.