Ginger-Scented Ground Beef Stir Fry with Snap Peas
A vibrant stir fry featuring tender ground beef, crisp snap peas, and a fragrant ginger sauce, ready in 30 minutes. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (whole30), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, avocado oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
- 2 tbsp (divided) avocado oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 1 red, thinly sliced bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup, chopped (for serving) scallions
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Push beef to one side of the skillet, add sliced bell pepper and trimmed snap peas to the empty side, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil; pour over beef and vegetables.
- Step 6: Stir to coat everything evenly and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 7: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to a plate and top with 1/4 cup chopped scallions before serving.








