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Spicy ground beef stir fry bowl with rice, broccoli, peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl is a quick, hearty meal with tender beef, crisp-tender vegetables, and bold savory heat. It is an easy choice for flavorful weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Spicy Ground Beef
  • 1/2 pound (8 ounces/227 g) ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Stir-Fried Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Serving
  • 1 cup steamed white rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, and prepare the sauces and seasonings for cooking.
Cooking
  1. Warm sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the minced garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
  3. Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar into the cooked beef, then continue cooking for 3–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef. Remove from heat.
  4. Heat olive oil in another skillet or wok, add the remaining minced garlic, and cook briefly.
  5. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce to the vegetables and toss until combined.
  7. Divide the steamed white rice among serving bowls and top with the spicy ground beef and stir-fried vegetables.
  8. Spoon any remaining sauce over the bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the chili flakes to control the spice level.