Print
Overhead view of Ground Beef Stir Fry in a white skillet being stirred with a wooden spoon

Ground Beef Stir Fry (Easy 30-Minute Meal)

A delicious high-protein stir-fry dinner that can be on your table in 30 minutes, start to finish. Made from budget-friendly ground beef, this simple stovetop dinner is full of flavor, color, and well-rounded nutrition.

Prep: 10 minsCook: 18 minsTotal: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray 
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon honey (omit for Whole30)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 
  • ½1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as Huy Fong or Lee Kum Kee brand; sold in a small jar, similar to Sriracha, which could be used as a substitute)
  • For serving: cooked white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
  • For garnish: sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, spray with cooking spray and add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and swirl the pan to coat. Add the green beans, peppers, and onions to the pan and cook until green beans are just tender, about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  2. Remove vegetables to a shallow bowl or plate and cover with another plate to keep warm. 
  3. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray then add the ground beef. Break up the meat using a spatula and cook, stirring frequently, for 6 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink. 
  4. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Drain any excess fat from the skillet. 
  5. Return the skillet with the cooked beef to the stove. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil, the coconut aminos, honey, ginger and chili garlic sauce. Stir to combine. 
  6. Stir the vegetables back into the meat mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are hot. 
  7. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using. Serve beef and vegetable mixture over rice of choice.
  8. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe without rice included
  • Calories: 230
  • Fat: 6 g
  • (Sat Fat: 2 g)
  • Sodium: 467 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 14 g
  • (Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 10 g)
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 68 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom