Ground Beef Oriental
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavor-packed Ground Beef Oriental recipe, a quick and easy stir-fry bursting with savory-sweet goodness. Perfectly seasoned ground beef is paired with vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers, carrots, and peas, then simmered in a luscious sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and a touch of brown sugar for balance. Infused with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil for bold, aromatic notes, this dish is thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry. Serve it over fluffy white rice or tender noodles for an irresistible meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Ideal for busy families or meal-prepping, this crowd-pleaser can be customized with optional garnishes like scallions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 4 cups cooked white rice or noodles (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, allowing them to cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and julienned carrot to the skillet. Cook while stirring for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar. Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce slightly. Stir well and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Lower the heat to keep the mixture warm while preparing to serve.
Serve the Ground Beef Oriental over cooked white rice or noodles, garnishing with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.3 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 316.7 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 117.9 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 2576 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
