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Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Garlic Veggies & Steamy Rice

A quick and flavorful meal combining tender ground beef, crisp vegetables, and steamy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Stir-Fry
  • 1/2 pound ground beef You can use ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust according to your spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 each red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 each zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced For sautéing with the vegetables.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
For Serving
  • 1 cup steamed white rice Brown rice can be used, but it may take longer to cook.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic and measure out all sauces and seasonings.
Cooking Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until it slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
Cooking Vegetables
  1. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Add soy sauce to the vegetables and toss well.
Serving
  1. Place hot steamed rice into bowls. Arrange beef and vegetables neatly on top or side by side.
  2. Spoon any extra sauce over the bowl for added flavor.

Notes

This dish is best served hot. You can garnish it with thinly sliced green onions or sesame seeds for an extra touch.