Description
Savor succulent Teriyaki Ground Beef Stir Fry, a quick Asian-inspired dish blending sizzling beef with crisp vegetables and glossy teriyaki sauce. Packed with bold flavors and ready in minutes, this recipe invites you to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet on medium-high temperature, introducing ground beef and thoroughly crumbling it while cooking until achieving a rich golden-brown color. Eliminate any surplus fat through quick draining.
- Incorporate minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, releasing their aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds until fragrant and intensely flavorful.
- Introduce chopped broccoli florets, vibrant bell pepper slices, and julienned carrot pieces into the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes to ensure vegetables maintain a delightful crisp-tender texture.
- Craft the teriyaki sauce by whisking together soy sauce, golden honey, tangy rice vinegar, and nutty sesame oil in a separate mixing vessel. Integrate cornstarch to create a smooth, glossy thickening agent.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the seasoned beef and colorful vegetable medley, gently stirring to ensure comprehensive coating and allowing the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce transforms into a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Transition the skillet off the heat, elegantly garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced green onion rounds. Present the stir fry atop a bed of steamed rice or low-carb cauliflower rice for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s rich umami flavor.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce honey quantity to create a heart-healthy option that cuts down on salt and sugar intake.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create more texture variety in the stir fry.
- Quickly stir-fry vegetables at high heat to preserve their vibrant colors, crisp texture, and maximum nutrient content while preventing soggy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg