Get ready for a flavor-packed adventure with my go-to Simple Ground Beef Stir-Fry! It's a breeze to whip up, making it the perfect choice for a laid-back and tasty meal that'll leave you wanting seconds.
Love a good stir-fry? Try switching things up with my Asian Hoisin Fish and Ginger Stir Fry for a lighter, saucy twist on weeknight stir-fries!
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Why This Recipe Works
This Simple Ground Beef Stir-Fry works like magic because it combines the rich flavors of well-seasoned ground beef with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables.
The quick and high-heat cooking method ensures that the beef stays juicy and the veggies maintain their crispness, creating a perfect texture balance.
The addition of soy sauce and seasonings not only enhances the taste but also ties the ingredients together harmoniously. The result is a fuss-free, well-balanced dish that exemplifies simplicity without compromising on the delightful taste.
Ingredients
You will need the following:
- Garlic, crushed - Adds depth and aroma to the stir-fry, enhancing its overall taste.
- Onion, diced - Onion provides a sweet and savory base flavor to the stir-fry.
- tomato, diced - This adds acidity and freshness to balance the richness of the dish.
- Ground beef- The main protein source, adding meaty texture and flavor to the stir-fry.
- Potato diced, fried- Fried potato adds a satisfying crunch and starchiness to the dish.
- Red and Green bell pepper- These provides sweetness and color contrast to the stir-fry.
- Oyster sauce- Adds depth, saltiness, and umami flavor to the stir-fry.
- Dry laurel leaf- Imparts a subtle herbal aroma to enhance the overall fragrance of the dish.
- Sugar- Balances the flavors and helps enhance the natural sweetness of the ingredients.
- Salt and pepper to taste- Add depth and balance to the stir-fry, ensuring it's seasoned to perfection.
How to Make Ground Beef Stir-Fry
- In a hot pan, sauté 5 cloves of crushed garlic until fragrant. Add 1 diced small onion and 1 diced tomato, cooking until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add 1.5 pounds of ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart and cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Incorporate 1 diced and fried potato, ½ diced red bell pepper, and ½ diced green bell pepper into the mixture, stirring well.
- Pour in 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, add 1 dry laurel leaf, and sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the flavors to meld by cooking for a few more minutes, ensuring the bell peppers are tender yet still vibrant.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Ground Beef Stir-Fry! It pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
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Simple Ground Beef Stir-Fry
Equipment
- 1 skillet or wok
Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 whole tomato diced
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 potato diced and fried
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- 3 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 dry laurel leaf
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a hot pan, sauté 5 cloves of crushed garlic until fragrant. Add 1 diced small onion and 1 diced tomato, cooking until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add 1.5 pounds of ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart and cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Incorporate 1 diced and fried potato, ½ diced red bell pepper, and ½ diced green bell pepper into the mixture, stirring well.
- Pour in 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, add 1 dry laurel leaf, and sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the flavors to meld by cooking for a few more minutes, ensuring the bell peppers are tender yet still vibrant.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Ground Beef Stir-Fry! It pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
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