Flavor-Packed Ground Beef and Green Beans Stir-Fry
This Ground Beef and Green Beans Stir-Fry is a quick and hearty dish that brings together tender beef and crisp green beans in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean recommended
- 2 cups fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Trim and cut green beans. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Cook ground beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add aromatics: Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate green beans: Add trimmed green beans and cook until tender-crisp, stirring frequently (about 3-4 minutes).
- Build flavor: Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using); toss to combine and heat through (1-2 minutes).
- Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.