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ground beef stir fry recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
This quick ground beef stir fry features a rich black garlic umami glaze that clings perfectly to the beef and crisp vegetables. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a flavorful and easy weeknight meal that’s great for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 500g (1.1 lb) lean ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cm (0.8 inch) fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
- 120g (4 oz) snap peas, trimmed
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) alcohol-free tamari
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) rice vinegar
- 15g (1 tablespoon) light brown sugar, packed
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) toasted sesame oil
- 30g (2 tablespoons) black garlic paste
- 5g (1 teaspoon) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 15g (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) cold water
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Glaze and Slurry: Whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, black garlic paste, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl for the glaze. In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create the slurry. Set both aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes until deeply browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat and transfer the beef to a plate.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add sliced yellow onion to the wok and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the sliced red bell pepper and snap peas to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Thicken Glaze: Return the cooked ground beef to the wok with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared black garlic glaze, bringing everything to a simmer. Re-whisk the cornstarch slurry and slowly pour it into the simmering glaze, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat and serve the stir fry immediately over freshly cooked rice. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, use a hot wok or skillet to brown the ground beef without stirring constantly, allowing it to caramelize. To prevent soggy vegetables, avoid overcrowding the pan and cook them quickly on high heat until crisp-tender. Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 calories
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg