Description
A comforting and flavorful stir-fry bowl featuring caramelized ground beef, crisp vegetables, and savory garlic rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for beef)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for beef)
- 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 veggies)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for veggies)
- 1 cup steamed white rice
Instructions
- Prepare 1 cup steamed white rice according to package instructions (or use leftover cooked rice and reheat).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and the 2 cloves garlic (for the beef). Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant — do not let it brown.
- Add 1/2 pound ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves garlic (for the veggies) and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms and cook for ~2 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add 1 cup broccoli florets, 1/2 zucchini, and 1/2 red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce to the vegetables, toss to coat, and cook 30–60 more seconds. Remove from heat.
- Place hot steamed rice into bowls, then arrange the seasoned ground beef and garlic vegetables on top. Spoon any extra sauce from the beef pan over.
- Top with optional toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, or a soft-cooked egg if desired.
Notes
Adjust the chili flakes to taste for desired spiciness. Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg