Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Garlic Veggies & Steamy Rice
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy steamed rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 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
- 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 the veggies)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for the veggies)
- 1 cup steamed white rice
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic and measure out all sauces and seasonings.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the 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, then remove from heat.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Toss in broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp, then add soy sauce and toss well.
- To serve, place hot steamed rice into bowls. Arrange the beef and vegetables neatly on top or side by side. Spoon any extra sauce over the bowl for added flavor.
Notes
Serve with extra toppings like sesame seeds or fresh herbs. For a complete meal, pair with egg rolls or a cucumber salad.