Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Garlic Veggies & Steamy Rice
A quick and flavorful spicy ground beef stir-fry dish packed with fresh vegetables and served over steamy rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef Ground beef can be swapped for ground turkey or chicken.
- 1 cup steamed white rice Brown rice can also be used.
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1/2 zucchini sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms Sliced.
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Tamari can be used for a gluten-free option.
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic. 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 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 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 straight from the skillet. You can add extra chili flakes on top, sprinkle with sesame seeds or green onions for extra flavor and crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.