Low Sodium Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry
Satisfy your craving for a flavorful and healthy meal with this Low Sodium Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry—an easy and versatile dinner option! Packed with lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken, this stir-fry is brought to life with a medley of fresh veggies like broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrots, all stir-fried to tender-crisp perfection. The dish features a delicious low sodium sauce, made from a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and a touch of ginger, with a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce, coating every bite with savory goodness while keeping heart health in mind. Ready in just 35 minutes, this nutritious, one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying, low-sodium meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 1 unit Red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 unit Carrot, julienned
- 4 units Green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked ground meat to the skillet with the vegetables, mixing them together well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetable mixture and stir to coat everything evenly.
In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the stir-fry and give it one final stir.
Serve hot, optionally over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 133.9 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 92.1 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2213 mg | 47% | |
*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.
