Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry, a quick and satisfying meal loaded with vibrant veggies and bold Asian-inspired sauces. Featuring your choice of ground beef or pork, this one-pan dish is infused with the aromatic trio of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, creating a tantalizing base that pairs perfectly with tender-crisp carrots and bell peppers. The rich blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of honey adds layers of umami and sweetness, while a pinch of red pepper flakes delivers just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy stir-fry is perfect served over steaming white rice or noodles, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser for busy families.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or pork
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked white rice or noodles
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground meat to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned, about 5-6 minutes.
Add the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in the chopped green onions, reserving a small amount for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine and let the mixture cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve the ground meat stir-fry over cooked white rice or noodles.
Garnish with the reserved green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2828 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 4217 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 111.2 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2755 mg | 59% | |
*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.
