Here’s a quick, flavorful, and healthy Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe that’s packed with fresh veggies and savory ground beef—ready in under 20 minutes!
Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef (or turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced (peeled if desired)
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped (separate whites & greens)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for umami depth)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chili flakes
Instructions:
- Prep veggies – Dice all vegetables and set aside.
- Cook beef – Heat vegetable oil in a wok/large pan over high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5 mins). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Aromatics – Push beef to one side, add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions. Sauté 30 sec until fragrant.
- Veggies – Add bell peppers, red onion, and cucumber. Stir-fry 2-3 mins until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Sauce – Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Toss everything together.
- Finish – Add tomatoes and green onion tops. Stir-fry 1 more minute (tomatoes should stay fresh).
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps. Garnish with sesame seeds or chili flakes.
🔥 Spice it up? Add 1 tsp sriracha or red pepper flakes!
🍚 Make it a bowl: Serve with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Enjoy your colorful, crunchy, and protein-packed stir-fry! Let me know if you’d like substitutions (like tofu or different veggies). 😊
