Vegetable Beef Bowl Meal with Spicy Sauce
A bold and flavorful stir-fry bowl with spicy ground beef, garlic veggies, and steamy rice—quick to make and full of satisfying texture and heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
2–3 cloves garlic, minced (plus 1–2 for veggies)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp gochujang or chili garlic sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup broccoli florets
1 bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup snap peas or green beans
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, halved and sliced
Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook rice and set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, chili paste, vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
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Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high. Brown beef, breaking it up, 6–8 minutes.
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Add garlic and sauce. Stir and simmer 2 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
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In another pan, heat remaining sesame oil. Stir-fry vegetables 5–7 minutes. Add garlic in last minute.
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Assemble bowls with rice, beef, and veggies. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Sub ground turkey or tofu. Use cauliflower rice for low-carb. Store components separately for meal prep.