Low Sodium Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Low Sodium Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry, a flavorful and nutrient-packed dish that’s both heart-healthy and bursting with bold taste. Featuring your choice of ground beef, turkey, or chicken, this recipe pairs protein with vibrant vegetables like broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrots, all tossed in a lightly sweet and tangy sauce made with low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey. Ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes lend a fragrant zest, while a cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for busy nights and can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying, wholesome meal. Enjoy balanced nutrition without compromising on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef, turkey, or chicken
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 1 unit Red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 unit Carrot, julienned
• 4 units Green onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Return the cooked ground meat to the skillet with the vegetables, mixing them together well.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.

Step 8

Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetable mixture and stir to coat everything evenly.

Step 9

In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

Step 10

Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.

Step 11

Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the stir-fry and give it one final stir.

Step 12

Serve hot, optionally over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1090.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1775.4

Total Fat 133.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 2209.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 92.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287.9mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 2212.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.9%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 12.7%