Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Garlic Veggies & Steamy Rice
A quick and tasty spicy bowl with bold beef, crisp vegetables, and rice soaking up the sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef Can use lean ground beef.
- 1 cup steamed white rice
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Divided; adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste for heat.
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic. Measure out all sauces and seasonings.
Cooking
- 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.
- 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
Cook rice first and keep it covered to stay warm. Drain excess fat from the beef after browning for less oil. Adjust soy sauce and chili flakes before serving if necessary.