Stir-Fried Ground Beef with Green Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Stir-Fried Ground Beef with Green Beans recipe! Perfectly browned ground beef meets tender-crisp green beans in a savory soy sauce glaze infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice from chili flakes. This 35-minute one-pan dish is as easy as it is delicious, offering a balanced mix of protein and veggies that's both satisfying and nutritious. With its bold flavors and minimal prep, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings, yet impressive enough to serve guests. Pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 300 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 unit onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting them into approximately 2-inch pieces.
Step 2
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
Step 3
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until they start to become tender but still crisp.
Step 5
Remove the green beans from the skillet and set them aside.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 7
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Step 8
Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 9
Increase the heat to high and add the ground beef to the skillet.
Step 10
Cook the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until it is browned and cooked through.
Step 11
Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Step 12
Reduce the heat to medium and add the soy sauce, water, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the beef.
Step 13
Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes to develop the flavors.
Step 14
Return the green beans to the skillet, tossing them with the beef mixture to coat.
Step 15
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the green beans are heated through and tender-crisp.
Step 16
Remove from heat and serve the ground beef and green bean stir-fry hot, garnished with additional chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1075.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1732.8 |
| Total Fat 131.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 345.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3271.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.4g | |
| Protein 96.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 263.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2048.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories