What makes a beef stir fry with veggies healthy?

A healthy beef stir fry with veggies focuses on fresh ingredients and smart choices. Use a lean ground beef (like 85/15 or 90/10), load it up with a wide variety of colorful vegetables for fiber and vitamins, and use a low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content. Making the sauce at home also allows you to control the sugar, making it much healthier than store-bought or takeout versions.

How do you stir fry veggies and beef?

The key is to cook in stages. First, cook the ground beef in a hot skillet until browned, then drain the fat. Add aromatics like garlic and ginger. Next, add your vegetables, starting with the hardest ones like carrots and broccoli, followed by softer ones like bell peppers. Finally, add the sauce and toss everything to combine and thicken.

What are the best veggies for a beef stir fry?

The best vegetables offer a mix of color, flavor, and texture. Excellent choices include broccoli florets, sliced carrots, bell peppers (in any color), snap peas, snow peas, mushrooms, onions, and bok choy. The goal is to create a vibrant and crunchy medley.

How do you make beef stir fry with frozen veggies?

It's simple! Do not thaw the frozen vegetables before cooking. Add them directly from the freezer into the hot pan after the beef has been cooked and drained. Stir-fry them for a few extra minutes until they are hot and crisp-tender. This prevents them from becoming soggy.

Ground Beef and Veggies Stir Fry You’ll Love

Ingredients

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For the Stir Fry Sauce:

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Stir Fry:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 recommended) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 4 cups mixed vegetables, chopped (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)

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Instructions

Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.

Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.

Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.

Cook Vegetables: Add the vegetables to the skillet, starting with harder ones like carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Then add softer vegetables like bell peppers and snap peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.

Combine: Pour the prepared sauce over the skillet. Stir everything together and let the sauce bubble and thicken for about 1 minute, coating all the ingredients.

Serve: Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

Vegetable Prep: For the fastest cooking, have all your vegetables chopped and ready to go before you start.

Spice it Up: Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha to the sauce for a spicy kick.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Author: flavorfoodies
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Dinner,Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: American / Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5
Calories: 385
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 590
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 11
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 5
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 85