How do you serve ground beef stir fry?

We love to serve this recipe over jasmine rice , brown rice , or cauliflower rice with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish. However, it’s also great over ramen noodles or served in lettuce wraps. Feel free to add a dash of red pepper flakes for a bit of extra heat.

What side dishes pair well with ground beef stir fry?

This meal can easily be served on its own as a complete meal. However, it also pairs well with sides like pot stickers, crab rangoon, egg rolls, or our Asian-Inspired Cucumber “Noodle” Salad .

How do you thicken stir fry sauce?

If the sauce is thinner than you’d prefer, whisk 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with equal parts water in a small bowl until it makes a cornstarch slurry (a white liquid). Then, stir this mixture into the sauce and bring it to a simmer to thicken.

Ground Beef Stir Fry (Easy 30-Minute Meal)

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
½ – 1 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)

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Instructions

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.
Remove vegetables to a shallow bowl or plate and cover with another plate to keep warm.
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.
Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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.
Stir the vegetables back into the meat mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are hot.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using. Serve beef and vegetable mixture over rice of choice.
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

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-free Grain-Free Nut-free

Recipe By: Jessica Beacom