Quick Beef and Spinach Stir Fry with Garlic and Soy

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A fast stir fry combining tender ground beef with fresh spinach and garlic, finished with a savory soy glaze for a satisfying weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired meal-prep recipe (high protein, low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), fresh baby spinach, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the beef. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, then add 6 cups fresh baby spinach. Toss quickly for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, and remove from heat. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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