The Most Delicious Ground Beef Stir-Fry in 15 Minutes – So Easy!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often cheaper and adds crunch.

Add 1 lb ground beef to the hot pan and break it up with a spatula.

Let the beef cook without stirring for a few minutes.

Stir and break up the beef while it cooks.

Push the beef to one side of the pan and add a little peanut oil.

Add 2 garlic cloves — sliced or minced, your choice.

Slice half an onion and add it to the frying pan, mixing well.

Coarsely chop two peeled carrots and add them to the stir-fry.

Cut two bell peppers into strips and add them to the frying pan along with about 3.5 oz (100g) of snow peas.

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water.

Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables.

Add 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

Mix everything together very well.

Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water to make it saucy.

Finely chop 4 sprigs of spring onions and add them to the mixture.

If using bok choy, cut the leaves in half lengthways and stir them into the rest.

Cook for a further 30 seconds and it's ready!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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