Description
Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Carrots is a quick, nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This vibrant dish combines tender ground beef with crisp green beans and sweet carrots, all tossed in a flavorful sauce that delivers a delightful umami kick. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this protein-packed dish that’s not only satisfying but also customizable to your taste preferences. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding the family, this one-pan meal makes cleanup a breeze while ensuring everyone gets their fill of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (225 g) ground beef
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Blanch green beans and carrots in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in the blanched vegetables along with soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir-fry for an additional 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve the stir-fry over steamed white rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg