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

Why Make This Recipe

This Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl is a quick and easy meal that packs a punch of flavor. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of tender ground beef, fresh veggies, and steamy rice makes it a comforting and satisfying dish. Plus, you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your taste!

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

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1/2 zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup steamed white rice

Directions

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

How to Serve Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

This dish is best served immediately, right after cooking. You can serve it in warm bowls, making sure everyone gets a good portion of both rice and stir-fry. It’s great for a quick dinner or even for meal prep for the week!

How to Store Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

If you have leftovers, allow the stir-fry to cool before storing. Place it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. It should be good for about 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to a month. Just make sure to separate the rice and stir-fry to keep them fresh.

Tips to Make Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

• Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor and nutrients.
• Adjust the quantity of chili flakes depending on how spicy you like your food.
• If you’re in a hurry, you can use pre-cooked rice or microwaveable rice packs.

Variation

You can easily switch out the ground beef for other proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables as well, such as snap peas or carrots.

FAQs

1. Can I make this recipe without beef?
Yes! You can substitute ground beef with chicken, turkey, or even a plant-based protein for a healthier or vegetarian option.

2. How can I make this dish gluten-free?
Simply use gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.

3. What else can I add to the stir-fry?
You can add nuts like cashews or almonds for some extra crunch, or throw in some additional spices or sauces to enhance the flavor.

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

A quick and easy meal featuring tender ground beef, fresh veggies, and steamy rice, perfect for weeknights.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the stir-fry

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

For the vegetables

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1/2 large zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup steamed white rice

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic. Measure out all sauces and seasonings.

Cooking the Beef

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
• Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Cooking the Vegetables

• In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
• Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add soy sauce and toss well.

Serving

• To serve, place hot steamed rice into bowls. Arrange beef and vegetables neatly on top or side by side.
• Spoon any extra sauce over the bowl for added flavor.

Notes

Best served immediately. If you have leftovers, allow the stir-fry to cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Separate the rice and stir-fry to keep them fresh.

Keyword Easy Recipe, Ground Beef Stir-Fry, Healthy Meal, Quick Dinner