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Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl
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Quick 30-minute dinner bowl with juicy ground beef in sweet-spicy glaze, garlic-sautéed vegetables, and steamed rice. Perfect weeknight meal with takeout vibes.

Ingredients

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  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for beef)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for beef)
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • ½ zucchini, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for vegetables)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for vegetables)
  • 1 cup steamed white rice (jasmine or basmati)
  • Optional: fried egg, scallions, sesame seeds, sriracha

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic. Measure sauces and seasonings into small bowls. Have everything within reach.
  2. Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil, swirl to coat. Once shimmering, add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef. Break apart with spatula into small crumbles. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned with no pink remaining.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Mix well. Simmer 3-4 minutes without stirring too much until sauce reduces and creates sticky glaze. Turn off heat, set aside.
  5. In separate large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add sliced mushrooms, cook 2-3 minutes until they release moisture and develop golden edges.
  7. Toss in zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Vegetables should be tender-crisp with slight char, not mushy.
  8. Splash 1 teaspoon soy sauce over vegetables, toss to coat. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  9. Place generous scoop of hot steamed rice in bowl. Arrange stir-fried beef on one side, place garlic vegetables alongside.
  10. Top with fried egg if desired. Drizzle leftover glaze from beef pan. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, or sriracha.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice if possible for better texture – fresh rice can get mushy.
  • Prep all ingredients before cooking – stir-frying moves fast.
  • Keep vegetables tender-crisp, not soft.
  • Ground turkey or chicken works – add extra sesame oil if substituting.
  • Adjust chili flakes to taste preference.

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