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Ground Beef Stir Fry
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Ground Beef Stir Fry

Tasty low-carb meals are the best of both worlds! This dinner is satisfying, quick and healthy. Such a perfect meal for busy weeknights and great for Asian food lovers. 
Course Dinner
Cuisine American/Asian
Keyword Ground Beef Stir Fry, Hamburger Stir Fry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 584kcal
Author Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef *15% lean
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil *divided into 2 portions
  • 1 lg brown onion *cut into strips, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 4 lg straight neck yellow squash *spiralized
  • 2 tbsp crushed garlic *about 5-6 cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/3 cup Hoisin
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes *1/4 tsp for mild, 1 tsp for a little more spice

Instructions

  • Prepare veggies and measure remaining ingredients.
    Place a large frying pan or wok over high heat for about 1 min. Add half (1 1/2 tbsp) sesame oil and when the pan just starts to smoke add hamburger. Stir fry until meat is cooked through, about 8 mins. At around the 6 min mark add in ginger and garlic and continue stir frying for the remaining 2 mins. 
    Remove hamburger from pan.
  • Place pan back on high heat. Add remaining oil and when pan just starts to smoke toss in onions strips. Stir fry for 2-3 mins. 
    Add in crushed pepper and yellow squash. Stir fry for another 3-4 minutes or until squash becomes slightly tender and starts to loose its moisture. 
    Add in cooked ground beef and hoisin. Continue stir frying or an additional 1-2 mins. 
    Please see stir frying tips above if you are new to stir frying. 

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.* 

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg