Shanghai Sweet Soy Ground Beef

Savory ground beef tossed with crisp snap peas and sweet bell peppers in a glossy garlic-soy glaze over fluffy jasmine rice.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 5
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $3.95/serving
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- Low-Fat
- Low-Sugar
- Low-Saturated-Fat
- Low-Cholesterol
- Low-Calorie
Tags
- one-pot
- stir-fry
- quick
- savory
- kid-friendly
- sweet
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup jasmine rice
- 3 cup water
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cup sugar snap peas (trimmed)
- 1 red bell pepper (medium, diced)
- 3 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (reduced-sodium)
- 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted)
- 2 tablespoon green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Combine 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice and 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 3 cups trimmed sugar snap peas, and 1 diced red bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil. Pour over the beef and vegetables, tossing for 1 minute until evenly coated and bubbling.
- Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and divide among bowls. Spoon the beef and vegetable stir-fry over the rice and garnish with 2 tablespoons sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Leftovers reheat exceptionally well in the microwave; add a splash of water to keep the jasmine rice moist.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 465
- Protein: 24.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 55.8 g
- Fat: 14.6 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sodium: 1041 mg
- Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg