Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Savory Ground Meat Stir-Fry! Combining tender ground beef or pork with crisp vegetables like julienned carrots and sliced bell peppers, this dish is infused with the bold flavors of garlic, fresh ginger, and a perfectly balanced soy-oyster sauce glaze. A touch of honey adds subtle sweetness, while sesame oil and red pepper flakes provide depth and just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this stir-fry is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it over fluffy white rice or hearty noodles for a satisfying meal. Ideal for busy evenings, this recipe is your go-to for a protein-packed dish that’s bursting with umami and vibrant textures. Perfect for families or meal prep, it's a stir-fry experience you’ll want to recreate again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or pork
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice or noodles

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground meat to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Add the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped green onions, reserving a small amount for garnish.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine and let the mixture cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the ground meat stir-fry over cooked white rice or noodles.

Step 9

Garnish with the reserved green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1817.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2828.0

Total Fat 134.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 4216.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 111.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 390.2mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 2755.1mg	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: 42.6%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 41.7%