Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Garlic Veggies & Steamy Rice
This Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl combines savory beef, garlic-infused vegetables, and a bold chili-garlic sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice. A quick and customizable dish ready in just over 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice (or preferred rice)
2 cups water (for rice)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili paste
1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions; keep warm.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili paste, sriracha, honey, ground ginger, sesame oil, fish sauce, and garlic. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart, until browned (8–10 minutes).
- Add onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour sauce mixture over beef and veggies. Stir and cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats evenly.
- Divide rice into bowls, top with beef stir-fry, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing sriracha and chili paste.
- Swap beef for ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
- Add broccoli, snap peas, or zucchini for extra veggies.
- Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for variation.
- For vegetarian option, use crumbled tofu or lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
