Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl delivers crispy beef mince over garlic veggies and steamy rice with fiery chili garlic sauce. This 20-minute weeknight warrior serves 4 packing bold umami heat.

Why This Recipe Works

High-heat crisps ground beef releasing fat for veggie sauté. Ginger garlic chili oil builds layered heat without muddiness. Cornstarch sauce clings perfectly coating every grain. Quick cook preserves veggie snap contrasting tender rice.

Ingredients & Prep

1 lb ground beef 85/15, 1 tbsp neutral oil, 4 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp ginger minced, 1 red onion sliced, 1 red bell pepper sliced, 2 cups broccoli florets, 3 scallions sliced, 3 cups cooked jasmine rice. Sauce: ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mix sauce ingredients whisk smooth set aside. Heat wok smoking high add oil beef break apart crisp 4-5 minutes golden drain excess fat. Add garlic ginger onion stir 1 minute fragrant. Toss bell pepper broccoli cook 3 minutes crisp-tender. Stir sauce pour over simmer 2 minutes thickened. Divide rice bowls top beef veggies scallions sesame seeds.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate 3 days rice separate. Reheat wok high splash water. Freeze beef mix 1 month.

FAQs

Beef greasy? Drain after crisping high heat. Sauce thin? Simmer extra minute cornstarch slurry. Veggies mushy? High heat constant toss undercook slightly.

Conclusion

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl transforms pantry staples into restaurant sizzle crispy, garlicky, fiery perfection.

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl Recipe

Print Recipe

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl serves sizzling beef in fiery garlic-chili sauce over steamy jasmine rice. Crisp garlic veggies and sesame crunch create addictive weeknight bowl perfect for Pinterest meal prep and takeout-fakeout boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 4 bowls 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian Fusion
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• Beef Stir-Fry:
• 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
• 2–3 Thai chilies (sliced) OR 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 green onions (sliced)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Toasted sesame seeds
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• Spicy Garlic Sauce:
• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust heat)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Rice Bowl:
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (steamy hot)
• Fried garlic (garnish)

 

Instructions

• 1. Mix sauce ingredients (except cornstarch slurry). Set aside.
• 2. Heat wok/high-sided skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil.
• 3. Crumble ground beef. Cook 2 mins undisturbed for crispy bits. Break up, cook until browned. Remove.
• 4. Add remaining oil, garlic, ginger, chilies. Stir-fry 30 seconds fragrant.
• 5. Add bell pepper, snap peas. Stir-fry 2 mins crisp-tender.
• 6. Return beef. Pour sauce. Simmer 1 min.
• 7. Stir cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened/clingy.
• 8. Serve over steamy jasmine rice. Garnish green onions, sesame, fried garlic.

Notes

• High heat + don’t crowd pan = restaurant wok hei.
• 85/15 beef = crispy bits + flavor. Drain excess if needed.
• Thai chilies = authentic heat. Sriracha paste works too.
• Steamy rice essential – jasmine > basmati for stickiness.
• Fried garlic: slice thin, fry 325°F until golden. Store jar.
• Make ahead: cook beef/veggies, store sauce separate.
• Reheat + sauce = fresh taste. Microwave rice steaming hot.
• Leftovers perfect lunch bowls. Sauce intensifies.
• Swap veggies: broccoli, carrots, zucchini all perfect.
• Meal prep superstar. 30 mins start to finish.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 520
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 1250mg
• Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 85mg

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