Dinner

Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl with Garlic Veggies & Steamy Rice Recipe

Bymia larkspur October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Introduction

This Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring savory beef, garlicky veggies, and fluffy steamed rice, it’s a satisfying dish with a kick of heat and a balance of textures.

A white bowl on a white marbled surface holds a colorful, neatly arranged meal with five sections. One section contains fluffy white rice with small grains visible. Next to it, there are grilled mushroom slices, dark brown with slightly charred edges. Below the mushrooms is a mix of cooked green broccoli florets, showing a bright green color with a slightly soft texture. Adjacent to the broccoli is a heap of cooked ground meat, brown and crumbly with a slightly oily shine. Finally, an assortment of sautéed vegetables, including green zucchini slices with browned edges and red bell pepper strips, fills the last section; these vegetables appear tender and cooked with light caramelization. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced (for beef)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for beef)
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1/2 zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced (for veggies)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce (for veggies)
1 cup steamed white rice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them. Mince the garlic. Measure out all sauces and seasonings.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic (for beef). Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Step 4: Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Step 5: In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic (for veggies) for 30 seconds.
Step 6: Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 7: Add broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add soy sauce and toss well.
Step 8: To serve, place hot steamed rice into bowls. Arrange beef and vegetables neatly on top or side by side.
Step 9: Spoon any extra sauce over the bowl for added flavor.

Tips & Variations

Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level or substitute with sriracha for a different heat profile.
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
Add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish.
Use brown rice or cauliflower rice as a nutritious alternative to white rice.

Storage

Store leftover beef and vegetables separately from rice in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot. Add a splash of water or soy sauce to keep the stir-fry moist when reheating.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with six sections of food arranged neatly: one section has fluffy white rice, next to it is cooked ground meat with a brown color and crumbly texture, beside that is sautéed broccoli with bright green florets, followed by grilled mushrooms that are golden brown with slight charring, then colorful roasted vegetables including red bell peppers and sliced zucchini, all sitting on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Yes, replace the ground beef with tofu, tempeh, or your favorite plant-based protein and adjust the cooking time accordingly.

What type of rice works best for this dish?

Steamed white rice is traditional and complements the flavors well, but jasmine or basmati rice also work nicely. For a healthier option, you can use brown rice or cauliflower rice.