Budget-Friendly Beef Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A quick and affordable meal featuring tender beef stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and a savory soy-ginger glaze. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 40 minutes pairs Ground beef, Broccoli florets, medium, diced Bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 medium, diced Bell pepper
• 3, minced Garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp, grated Ginger
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup, cooked Brown rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly, breaking into 1/2-inch cubes with a spoon.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 diced bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in 1 tbsp grated ginger and 3 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant and the beef is coated in the glaze.
3. Step 3: In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté 1 cup cooked brown rice for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted. Fold in the beef and vegetable mixture, then add 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the rice. Serve immediately.