Korean Lean Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Korean Lean Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (96% lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, sliced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 1 head broccoli (cut into florets); 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 zucchini (small, julienned or thinly sliced); 0.25 cup low-sodium tamari; 2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon green onions (chopped, for garnish)

A vibrant stir-fry featuring lean ground beef and crisp vegetables in a savory, low-sodium Korean-inspired sauce, ready in minutes.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.99/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
Low-Calorie
Low-Saturated-Fat
Whole30
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (96% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, sliced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 zucchini (small, julienned or thinly sliced)
0.25 cup low-sodium tamari
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoon green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the sauce by whisking together the low-sodium tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 96% lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the sliced yellow onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets, thinly sliced green bell pepper, and julienned zucchini to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Add red pepper flakes, if using. Stir well to coat everything and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

Notes

For even lower carb, omit the yellow onion. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 286
Protein: 29.3 g
Carbohydrates: 20.8 g
Fat: 9.2 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Sodium: 933 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Sugar: 7.9 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg