Healthy Simple Ground Beef Stir Fry: 30 Minutes Meal

Healthy beef stir fry cooking in a white enamel pan, plated with rice and chopsticks.

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Healthy Simple Ground Beef Stir Fry: 30 Minutes Meal

This Healthy Simple Ground Beef Stir Fry is the perfect 30-minute meal for busy weeknights. It’s loaded with fresh veggies, lean protein, and bold flavors the whole family will love. Quick to make, easy to clean up, and great served over rice or noodles!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: 30 minute ground beef dinner, easy weeknight stir fry recipe, ground beef and veggie stir fry, healthy ground beef stir fry, quick stir fry with beef

Servings: servings

Calories: 430kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 lb. Ground Beef (80/20)
1 Onion (sliced)
8 ounces Mushrooms (sliced)
1 Carrot (shredded)
2 Medium Zucchini (sliced)(added last to maintain crispness)

Sauce Ingredients:

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons Barbecue Sauce (use your favorite)
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)(fresh)
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil

Garnish:

2 Green Onions (finely chopped)

Instructions

Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb. ground beef until fully browned. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks, then drain excess fat if needed.
Sauté the onions and mushrooms: In the same skillet, add 1 sliced onion and 8 oz. sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.
Add the shredded carrots: Stir in 1 shredded carrot and cook for another 2 minutes to soften slightly.
Add zucchini: Add the 2 sliced zucchini and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, just until tender-crisp. This keeps them fresh and a little crunchy.
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together - 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoon barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
Combine everything: Pour the sauce over everything and stir well to coat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, letting the flavors combine.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with 2 chopped green onions before serving. Serve hot over rice or on its own for a low-carb option.

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