Description
Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans & Carrots is a quick and nutritious meal that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender ground beef with vibrant green beans and carrots, all coated in a savory sauce that bursts with flavor. Perfectly balanced, this dish not only satisfies your hunger but also delivers a hearty dose of protein and essential nutrients. Serve it over rice or enjoy it in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. Whether you’re cooking for family or enjoying a solo dinner, this stir-fry is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (225 g) ground beef
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup cooked white rice
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans and carrots in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in blanched vegetables, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot alongside steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg