Description
A quick and savory stir-fry featuring lean ground beef and fresh bean sprouts, perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cups fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Extra chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the sliced onion, garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper: Toss in the red bell pepper and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, keeping it slightly crisp.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef mixture. Stir well so the beef is evenly coated.
- Thicken the sauce: If you prefer a thicker glaze, mix cornstarch with water and pour it into the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Add the bean sprouts: Add the bean sprouts and toss everything together over high heat for 2–3 minutes. Keep them slightly crunchy rather than overcooking.
- Finish with sesame oil: Turn off the heat and drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry. Add chopped green onions and toss gently.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and additional green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp bean sprouts for the best texture.
- Drain the bean sprouts thoroughly to prevent excess water in the stir-fry.
- Cook over medium-high to high heat to keep the vegetables crisp.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Adjust the soy sauce and brown sugar to your preferred balance of salty and sweet.
- Cook bean sprouts thoroughly for food safety, especially when serving children, older adults, pregnant people, or anyone with a weakened immune system.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg