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Ground Beef Stir Fry

This Ground Beef Stir Fry is a fast and vibrant dish packed with tender-crisp veggies and juicy beef in a tangy-sweet ginger garlic sauce. With just one pan and 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dinner perfect for busy weeknights—and it’s better than takeout!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 90% lean
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1/2 cup carrots julienned
  • 1/2 onion sliced
For the sauce:
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then transfer to a bowl.
  4. Add remaining sesame oil to the pan.
  5. Stir-fry onion, broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots until crisp-tender.
  6. Pour in the sauce and cook until it thickens.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/ground-beef-stir-fry-3/

Notes

  • Swap ground beef for ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
  • Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
  • Leftovers make an excellent meal-prep lunch the next day!