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Ground Beef Stir Fry

This easy Asian-inspired recipe comes together fast and so much better than takeout!

Ingredients :

  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup chopped green cabbage
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • ½ cup sliced water chestnuts drained, optional
  • 4 cups cooked white rice or noodles
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions :

  • Combine beef broth soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium-high until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 more minutes or until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl to keep warm.
  • Heat oil in the pan. Add the celery and cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add peppers and cook 2-3 minutes more.
  • Add the ground beef mixture, water chestnuts if using, and the sauce to the pan. Stir to combine. Allow sauce to simmer and thicken, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.