Ground Beef Stir Fry (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender beef combined with crisp vegetables and a savory sauce for a flavorful, quick-to-prepare dish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Spices and Seasonings

01 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic salt
02 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
03 - 0.25 teaspoon celery salt
04 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce

→ Thickening and Liquids

07 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
08 - 3 tablespoons cold water
09 - 240 milliliters beef broth
10 - 120 milliliters chicken broth
11 - 60 milliliters soy sauce
12 - 60 milliliters honey
13 - 80 milliliters dry white wine

→ Aromatics and Vegetables

14 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 small yellow onion, sliced
16 - 225 grams mushrooms
17 - 120 grams carrots, julienned
18 - 0.5 red bell pepper, sliced
19 - 1 rib celery, diced
20 - 200 grams broccoli florets
21 - 150 grams green beans

→ Proteins and Oils

22 - 570 grams ground beef
23 - 2 tablespoons peanut oil

→ Grains

24 - 3 cups cooked rice

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Whisk garlic salt, onion powder, celery salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl and set aside.
02 - Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, hot sauce, and ground ginger; whisk together and set aside.
04 - Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
05 - Add sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then add mushrooms, carrots, red bell pepper, and celery; cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
06 - Pour in white wine and cook for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits from the pan bottom.
07 - Pour in the prepared broth mixture and bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
08 - Add broccoli florets and green beans, cooking until crisp-tender, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
09 - Plate the stir fry over cooked rice and optionally garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use lean ground beef for a less fatty dish. Dry sherry may substitute white wine. Serve with preferred cooked rice variety.