Savory, spicy ground beef stir-fried with a bold umami sauce and served with garlicky vegetables over fluffy rice — a satisfying, one-bowl meal ready in 30 minutes.
For the Beef:
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp oil
1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp gochujang or sriracha
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
For the Veggies:
1 tbsp oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
Salt or splash of soy sauce
For Serving:
3 cups steamed rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
Green onions, sesame seeds, fried egg (optional)
Cook rice and set aside.
Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
Brown ground beef in oil. Drain if needed. Add sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes until thick.
Stir-fry garlic in oil. Add veggies and cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Season to taste.
Assemble bowls with rice, beef, and veggies. Add toppings as desired.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. Freeze beef separately for easy future meals. Use gluten-free tamari if needed.