Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (lean)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas – fresh or frozen)

• 3 green onions, sliced (optional)

Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce)

• 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated)

• ½–1 tsp red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. Cook beef:
   Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Add aromatics:
   Push beef to the side, add oil, then sauté garlic and onion for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Stir fry veggies:
   Add mixed vegetables. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.

4. Make the sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and chili flakes/sriracha.

5. Combine:
   Pour sauce into skillet. Stir well to coat beef and veggies. Cook 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and sauce slightly thickens.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with green onions. Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or even cauliflower rice for a lighter option.