Description
A quick and delicious stir-fried dish featuring tender bok choy and savory ground beef, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups baby bok choy, halved or chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, beef broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Brown the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the vegetables: Add the bell pepper and bok choy. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the bok choy is crisp-tender and the leaves begin to wilt.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Finish: Stir in the green onions and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onion. Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- This dish can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg