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    Home » Main Dishes » Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe

    Published: Aug 16, 2021 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe

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    Ground beef stir fry is amazingly easy to make especially on a busy weeknight. This stir fry is loaded with juicy melt in the mouth ground beef, veggies and, my homemade all-purpose stir fry sauce. This recipe you definitely want to keep in your repertoire!

    Serve it with instant pot coconut rice, ramen, basmati rice or cauliflower rice.

    a hand holding up a bowl of beef stir fry and white rice.

    Why you should make this easy ground beef stir fry recipe

    • It is ready in under 30 minutes
    • Simple, quick, easy yet with bold and delicious flavours
    • It is healthy and a good way of incorporating veggies into your diet.
    • A one-pan skillet dinner
    • Perfect for when you want to use up all the veggies in your fridge

    Best sauces for stir fry

    Well, I have got the best homemade stir fry sauce recipe that is versatile and can be used in most Asian (Chinese) stir fry recipes. It is great with vegetables, chicken, beef or pork.

    The ingredients used include soy sauce, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce and chicken stock. Do check the full written recipe out for the measurements used.

    Related recipe: This recipe is similar to my instant pot Korean ground beef bowl recipe.

    freshly cooked veggie and ground beef stir fry in a skillet.

    Ingredients in ground beef stir fry

    Ground beef: it is also known as mincemeat in the UK.

    Homemade stir fry sauce

    Mangetouts

    Onions

    Red bell peppers

    Mushrooms

    Garlic

    Green onions

    Fresh chillies: I used green chillies

    Neutral cooking oil

    Sesame oil

    White pepper

    Salt: this is optional and should only be added to the stir fry last only if need be.

    Cornstarch (cornflour)

    ingredients.

    How to make ground beef stir fry

    Season the ground beef: Add ½ teaspoon white pepper and 2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of the stir fry sauce to the ground beef, stir to combine then set aside.

    Mix the sauce: Add 2-3 tablespoon of the homemade stir fry to a cup then add ¼ cup of water, mix to combine and set aside.

    the process shot of seasoning mincedmeat.

    Sautee veggies; Heat up oil in a skillet on medium-high heat then Sautee the chopped onions for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until browned (about 3 minutes). Add chopped garlic, green chillies, red bell pepper, green onions, mangetouts and stir fry for another 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.

    Remove the sauteed veggies from the heat and transfer to a plate then set aside.

    the process shot of sauteeing veggies.

    Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the hot pan, leave undisturbed for about a minute then break it in the pan and cook until browned and no longer pink. Remove any excess oil from the pan if need be.

    Mix to combine: Add the sauteed veggies back into the pan and stir to combine with the ground beef.

    Add 1 tablespoon of cornflour to the stir fry sauce and mix to combine. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to combine, the sauce will begin to thicken at this point. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference, (check if it needs a bit of salt or pepper)

    the process shot of cooking ground beef stir fry with veggies.

    Cook for about 2 minutes and take it off the heat. Garnish with some sesame seed, green onions, fresh chillies and serve immediately with boiled rice, noodle or zoodles.

    a skillet of freshly cooked stir fry placed beside a napkin.

    Storage instructions

    In the fridge: ground beef stir makes a great leftover and it is also perfect for meal prepping. Portion it in an airtight container, leave to cool and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Freezer: for up to 3 months

    FAQs

    what vegetables do you put in stir fry

    Here are some vegetables you can add to stir-fries

    • Cabbage
    • Carrots
    • Baby Corn
    • Broccoli
    • Green Beans
    • Cauliflower
    • Snap Peas
    • Celery
    • Green Peas
    • Beans Sprouts
    • Zucchini
    • Broccolini
    • Asparagus
    • Bok choy and many more.

    What order to cook vegetables in stir-fries

    After you have sautéd your aromatics such as onions and garlic, you then sauté the vegetables from the one that is the hardest to the softest. For example, if you are stir-frying carrots, bell peppers and broccoli, you should stir fry the carrots first then broccoli and peppers. That said, there are no hard rules to this method, it just makes sense to cook the crunchiest vegetables first.

    Can you reheat stir fry

    Yes, you can, make sure to store the stir fry in the fridge as soon as it cools down in an airtight container. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot.

    Can you freeze stir fry?

    Yes, transfer the stir fry into a Ziploc freezer bag or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

    a close shot of beef stir fry with veggies.

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    Shrimp stir fry

    Vegetable fried rice

    Cashew chicken recipe

    Vegetable chow mein

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    Instant pot bolognese with frozen ground beef

    Instant pot meatloaf

    two bowls of stir fry with rice.

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    ground beef stir fry in a skillet.

    Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe

    Ajoke
    Ground beef stir fry is amazingly easy to make especially on a busy weeknight. This stir fry is loaded with juicy melt in the mouth ground beef, veggies, my homemade all purpose stir fry sauce.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Asian, Chinese
    Servings 4
    Calories 469 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef 500g mincemeat
    • 2 teaspoon Sesame oil

    Stir fry sauce

    • 4 tablespoon homemade stir fry sauce
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 teaspoon Sesame oil

    Veggies

    • 150 g Mangetouts
    • ½ cup onions
    • 1 Red bell peppers chopped
    • 200 g mushrooms chopped
    • 2 large garlic cloves minced
    • ⅓ cup green onions chopped divided
    • 2 fresh chillies chopped divided
    • 2 tablespoon veg oil
    • 2 teaspoon Sesame oil
    • White pepper to taste
    • Salt: this is optional and should only be added to the stir fry last only if need be.

    Instructions
     

    • Season the ground beef: Add ½ teaspoon white pepper and 2 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of the stir fry sauce to the ground beef, stir to combine then set aside.
    • Mix the sauce: Add 2-3 tablespoon of the homemade stir fry to a cup then add ¼ cup of water, mix to combine, and set aside.
    • Sautee veggies: Heat up oil in a skillet on medium-high heat then Sautee the chopped onions for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until browned (about 3 minutes). Add chopped garlic, green chilies, red bell pepper, green onions, mangetouts and stir fry for another 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
      Remove the sauteed veggies from the heat and transfer to a plate then set aside.
    • Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the hot pan, leave undisturbed for about a minute then break it up in the pan and cook until browned and no longer pink. Remove any excess oil from the pan if need be.
    • Mix to combine: Add the sauteed veggies back into the pan and stir to combine with the ground beef.
      Add 1 tablespoon of cornflour to the stir fry sauce and mix to combine. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir to combine, the sauce will begin to thicken at this point. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference, (check if it needs a bit of salt or pepper)
      Cook for about 2 minutes and take it off the heat. Garnish with some sesame seeds, chopped green onions, fresh chilies, and serve immediately serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Tip
    • Use any type of vegetables you have for this stir fry
    • add a splash of water to the sauce if it is becoming too thick.
    Storage instructions
    In the fridge: ground beef stir makes a great leftover and it is also perfect for meal prepping. Portion it in an airtight container, leave to cool, and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    Freezer: for up to 3 months

    Nutrition

    Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 839mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

    Keyword Asian stir fry sauce, beef stir fry, ground beef stir fry
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